Hellraiser
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Back in cinemas Oct 9 — 21 cinemas in 12 states · 23 screenings at 21 cinemas on our showtimes page
Where to watch: Streaming on Tubi (US, subject to change)
How it scared people
The vibe
Barker adapts himself: a puzzle box, a skinless lover in the attic, and Cenobites who treat agony as connoisseurship. The S&M-tinged mythology was genuinely new for 1987 and still feels transgressive — desire as the door horror walks through.
Hellraiser (1987) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 94 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 5/5 — extreme gore — not for the squeamish |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | graphic bodily transformation; occult ritual |
Hellraiser is rated R by the MPA. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 5/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 94 minutes. Weigh the gore first: extreme gore — not for the squeamish. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Hellraiser?
- On our intensity scale, Hellraiser rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Hellraiser?
- Hellraiser rates 10/10 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- How long is Hellraiser?
- Hellraiser runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
- What is Hellraiser rated?
- Hellraiser is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 10/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch Hellraiser (1987)?
- Hellraiser is back in cinemas from Oct 9 — 23 screenings at 21 cinemas on our showtimes page. As of our last update, Hellraiser is streaming on Tubi in the US (checked 2026-09-14). Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
