REFERENCES

FILMS

THE WHIP AND THE BODY (1963)
In both films, a sadistic young man engages in a sadomasochist relationship with his brother's wife. When the man gets killed by supernatural entities, he returns from the grave and forces his brother's wife to kill for him..

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)
The house address of 55 Ludovico is a dual reference to A Clockwork Orange. The Ludovico Technique was the behavioral conditioning treatment Alex underwent, and 55 are two digits of Alex's prison number (655321 in the movie and 6655321 in the book).

THE SHINING (1980)

HEAVY METAL (1981)
The film is referenced.

NEKROMANTIK (1987)
In 'Hellraiser', there are some romantic scenes between a woman and a resurrected male corpse.

TRANSYLVANIA TWIST (1989)
Pinhead makes a small cameo in this film.

THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE (1991)
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown in a video store.

BASIC INSTINCT (1992)
'Hellraiser' is playing on Nick's television when he wakes up on the couch.

HOCUS POCUS (1993)
Max has a skateboard with Pinhead on it in his room.

THE SILENCE OF THE HAMS (1994)
'Hellraiser' is mentioned by name on the phone by Inspector Putrid.

SERIAL MOM (1994)
A picture from 'Hellraiser' is shown in Chip's room.

OTAKU (1994)
A picture of Pinhead from 'Hellraiser' was shown.

CITY DRAGON (1995)
The VHS video tape is shown on the shelf of a video store.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE (1995)
Rita Repulsa refers to a character as an "egg-sucking purple Pinhead!"

THESIS (1996)
The 'Hellraiser' movie poster is shown on the wall.

SCREAM (1996)

STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT (1996)

EVENT HORIZON (1997)
Graphic scenes of sado-masochistic torture just like 'Hellraiser'; also, the three-ringed design of the gravity drive which gives access to a hell-like dimension is an homage to the puzzle box from this movie.

CUBE (1997)
The three-ringed design of the Cube is an homage to 'Hellraiser'.

WISHMASTER (1997)
The themes of power and wishes are referenced. Writer Peter Atkins also went on to write for the first three Hellraiser sequels.

DARK CITY (1998)

TAINTED (1998)

SHRIEKER (1998)
A puzzle box like the one from 'Hellraiser' is shown.

HALLOWEEN H20: TWENTY YEARS LATER (1998)
At the beginning of the movie there is a decoration of Butterball shown, who is one of the Cenobites featured in 'Hellraiser'.

BRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998)
When Chief Kincaid (John Ritter) is killed by Chucky and Tiffany by firing nails into his face, Chucky asks, "Why does that look so familiar?"

HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999)

SUPERNOVA (2000)
Writer Tommy Malone originally pitched this film as "Hellraiser in space".

PARANOID (2000)
One of the characters is named "Hallraiser".

MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001)

BONES (2001)

SCOOBY-DOO (2002)

STAR TREK: NEMESIS (2002)

CUBE 2: HYPERCUBE (2002)
The three-ringed design of the Cube is an homage to 'Hellraiser'.

SUBTERANO (2003)

FINAL DESTINATION 2 (2003)

HELLBOY (2004)
Hellboy calls Kroenen "Pinhead".

LIGHTNING BUG (2004)
A Fangoria magazine is shown featuring a picture of Pinhead from 'Hellbound' on the cover.

CURSED (2005)
A statue of Pinhead is shown in the nightclub.

BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON (2006)
Eugene has a 'Hellraiser' keepsake in his house.

SAW III (2006)
The first victim is chained up like in 'Hellraiser'.

THE THIRST (2006)
A character comments about a "bunch of idiots dressed like 'Hellraiser'".

PUMPKINHEAD: ASHES TO ASHES (2006)
Around the 51 minute mark in the film a whole stack of puzzle boxes from the 'Hellraiser' series can be seen in the background on a table in the office of the doctor played by Doug Bradley (Pinhead).

BOOGEYMAN 2 (2007)
A mental patient is given a scalpel to slice off bugs crawling on their skin, just like Browning in 'Hellbound'.

CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO (2007)
A character wears a Pinhead costume.

HACK! (2007)
'Hellraiser' is mentioned by Maddy in the dialogue.

THE DEVIL'S CHAIR (2007)
'Hellraiser' is mentioned by Nick in the dialogue.

IL DIVO (2008)
Andreotti's face is full of needles in the first close-up, looking very similar to Pinhead.

THE CLASS (2008)
One of the students wears a Pinhead T-shirt.

CAPITALISM: THE MOVIE (2008)
The pubic's cube demon is similar to the puzzle box demon in 'Hellraiser'.

THE REINACTORS (2008)
A character on Hollywood Boulevard is shown dressed as Pinhead.

THE BOX (2009)

STAN HELSING (2009)
The character Needlehead is a parody version of Pinhead.

LA MEUTE (2010)
Pinhead is mentioned during the end credits.

BEYOND THE GRAVE (2010)
The faceless returner is a visual reference to the skinless Uncle Frank from 'Hellraiser'.

ALYCE KILLS (2011)
'Hellraiser' is mentioned in the dialogue.

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (2011)
One of the monsters is named Fornicus The Lord of Bondage & Pain, who holds a spherical puzzle box, along with at least two others. These are nods to the Cenobites from 'Hellraiser'..

FOUND (2012)
Marty asks Steve if he can watch 'Hellraiser'.

DEPRESSION: THE MOVIE (2012)
A flashback sequence references 'Hellraiser'.

GRAVE ENCOUNTERS 2 (2012)
The 'Hellraiser' DVD is shown.

WRONG TURN 5: BLOODLINES (2012)
Actor Doug Bradley (Pinhead) makes a "pinhead" comment.

SILENT HILL: REVELATION (2012)
In one scene Pyramid Head is chained up like Uncle Frank was in 'Hellraiser'.

SCREAM PARK (2012)
The Puzzle Box from 'Hellraiser' is shown on Mr. Hyde's desk.

EVIL DEAD (2013)
A character shoots nails into her head, briefly resembling Pinhead.

STAGE FRIGHT (2014)
The make-up girl creates a styrofoam head that looks like Pinhead.

LAKE FEAR (2014)
One of the creatures is similar to a Cenobite from 'Hellraiser'.

POSSESSED (2014)
The Pinhead make-up is spoofed.

BASKIN (2015)
The charismatic gatekeeper to Hell, played by a physically distinctive man, is similar to Pinhead.

LEVIATHAN: THE STORY OF HELLRAISER AND HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II (2015)
This documentary was made about the making of the first two 'Hellraiser' films.

I AM YOUR FATHER (2015)
Doug Bradley still shown, credited for playing Pinhead.

ZOOLANDER 2 (2016)
Atoz emerges from a mysterious box, a reference to the 'Hellraiser' puzzle box.

MAKING OUT (2016)
Charlie has a framed picture of Pinhead on his shelf.

THE YOUNG OFFENDERS (2016)
The drug dealer threatens to shoot Mrs. MacSweeney in the face with the nail gun "loads of times- Hellraiser shit".

THE VOID (2016)
Skinless Dr. Powell resembles skinless Frank in 'Hellraiser', and both films share common themes about an evil human trying to open a portal to a hellish otherworld. The scene where the son is being chased down the narrow passage by the Sarah-Creature is shot and edited like the scene in 'Hellraiser' where Kirsty is pursued by the Engineer. In both scenes, the human reaches the end of the hellish passageway and emerges into a hospital ward, then looks back and sees that the passage has been blocked by a solid wall.

PROKLYATAYA (2016)
Opening the mysterious box provokes a dimensional travel.

TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY (2017)
Kane Hodder and his sons are shown in a photo with Pinhead.

HELLRAISER: JUDGMENT (2018)
The composer (Deron Johnson) took inspired music cues from Christopher Young's 'Hellraiser' score and used it in this sequel.

A MEOWY HALLOWEEN (2018)
A puzzle box is shown onscreen, and chains are heard rattling.

GHOST IN THE GRAVEYARD (2019)
When Deputy T is doing a crossword, he solves one clue saying, "Hellraiser, that's easy..."

GETTING THE KINKS OUT (2019)
'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

SCARE PACKAGE (2019)
During the segment 'Horror Hypotheses', one of the rooms on the digital map of the facility is named 'Cenobite Cafe', a nod to 'Hellraiser'.

SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2019)
'Hellraiser' is featured during the opening montage.

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS (2019)
Clips from 'Hellraiser' are featured during the '1987' segment.

REEL 2 (2020)
A corpse lies on a bed while it peacefully snows from above, a nod to 'Hellraiser'.

THE DARKEST NOTHING: ALGOLAGNIA (2020)
The BDSM subculture from the 1980's in UK as depicted by Clive Barker is a strong reference point that the psychiatrist William Jameson makes in the movie.


TELEVISION

THE BOX OF DELIGHTS (1984)

DOOGIE HOWSER, M.D. (1989)
EPISODE: 'The Ice Queen Cometh'.
The movie poster is shown in Doogie's room.

IN LIVING COLOR (1991)
EPISODE: 'Lil Magic's School Play'.
'Hellraiser' is referenced during the 'Fire Marshall Bill' sketch.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (1991)
EPISODE: 'Fugitive Alien'.
The film is mentioned as 'Heckraiser' in this episode.

FEAR IN THE DARK (1991)
Clips from 'Hellraiser' are featured during this TV movie.

THE SIMPSONS (1994)
EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror V'.
Pinhead is shown among Moe's band of ghouls.

EMPIRE OF THE CENSORS (1995)
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this TV movie.

SHADOW ZONE: THE UNDEAD EXPRESS (1996)
A Pinhead figurine is shown in a store during this TV movie.

100 YEARS OF HORROR (1996)
EPISODE: 'Demons'.
Stills from 'Hellraiser' are shown during this episode.

REFUGE (1997)
'Hellraiser' is referenced during this TV movie.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (1997)
EPISODE: 'The She-Creature'.
Mike says, "I'm making 'Hellraiser'" during this episode.

EXTREME GHOSTBUSTERS (1997)
EPISODE: 'Deadliners'.
The monsters in this episode are directly based on the Cenobites from 'Hellraiser'.

UNDER WRAPS (1997)
Bruce says he saw 2 Pinheads in the bathroom during this TV movie.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (1998)
EPISODE: 'Werewolf'.
The Crow says, "Freddy Krueger: Hellraiser" during this episode.

THE BOGUS WITCH PROJECT (2000)
'Hellraiser' is referenced during this TV movie.

FEAR, PANIC AND CENSORSHIP (2000)
The 'Hellraiser' movie poster is shown during this TV movie.

PLAYBOY: INSIDE THE PLAYBOY MANSION (2002)
'Hellraiser' is referenced during this TV movie.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (2002)
EPISODE: 'Conversations With Dead People'.
Andrew says, "I feel like we're in Hellraiser. I hate Pinhead" to Jonathan during this episode.

PENN & TELLER: BULLSH*T! (2003)
EPISODE: 'Alien Abductions'.
Pinhead's face is shown close-up on the cover of 'Cinescape' magazine.

THE 100 GREATEST SCARY MOMENTS (2003)
'Hellraiser' makes the countdown, clips are shown, and it is discussed.

THE 100 SCARIEST MOVIE MOMENTS (2004)
EPISODE: 'Part IV: 30-14'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #19.

SUPER SECRET MOVIE RULES (2004)
EPISODE: 'Slashers'.
Clips from 'Hellraiser' are featured in this episode.

 30-SECOND BUNNY THEATRE (2004)
 EPISODE: 'Hellraiser'.
Short animated re-enactment/parody of 'Hellraiser' using bunnies.

 JONATHAN CREEK (2004)
 EPISODE: 'The Chequered Box'.
Jonathan likens the box Carla is telling him about to the puzzle box in 'Hellraiser'.

 SALEM'S LOT (2004)
 'Hellraiser' is referenced during this TV mini-series.

 GREY'S ANATOMY (2005)
 EPISODE: 'No Man's Land'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned by Alex during this episode.

 ROBOT CHICKEN (2005)
 EPISODE: 'That Hurts Me'.
Pinhead is a guest on 'Big Brother' during this episode.

 JEOPARDY! (2005)
 EPISODE: '#22.18'.
The 'Hellraiser' film series is a correct response in 'A Bobblehead Category' category.

 TORCHWOOD (2006)
 EPISODE: 'Everything Changes'.
The janitor says that the alien reminds him of 'Hellraiser' during this episode.

 THE SIMPSONS (2006)
 EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror XVII'.
Someone's Halloween joke credit is 'Pinhead Adamson', an homage to 'Hellraiser'.

 THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY & MANDY (2006)
 EPISODE: 'Everything Breaks/The Show That Dare Not Speak Its Name'.
The character Pinface is a parody of Pinhead from 'Hellraiser'.

 THE SIMPSONS (2007)
 EPISODE: 'Stop Or My Dog Will Shoot'.
Pinhead appears during Bart's fantasy.

 PSYCH (2007)
 EPISODE: '65 Million Years Off'.
Shawn mentions Pinhead during this episode.

 SOUTH PARK (2007)
 EPISODE: 'Imaginationland: Episodes II and III'.
Pinhead is one of the Imaginationland villains.

 FAMILY GUY (2007)
 EPISODE: 'Meet The Quagmires'.
There is a sketch featured involving 'Hellraiser' playing a prank on his wife.

 CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2007)
 EPISODE: 'Monster Squad'.
Pinhead was listed among the horror figures to get his own franchise.

 ROBOT CHICKEN (2007)
 EPISODE: 'Slaughterhouse On The Prairie'.
Pinhead wants a new look during this episode.

 ROBOT CHICKEN (2008)
 EPISODE: 'Tubba-Bubba's Now Hubba-Hubba'.
Pinhead and the Cenobites join 'Girls Gone Wild' during this episode.

 SUPERNATURAL (2008)
 EPISODE: 'Malleus Maleficarum'.
Dean mentions 'Hellraiser' during this episode.

 THE BIG BOX (2009)
 EPISODE: 'To The Devil A Daughter'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2009)
 EPISODE: 'Casper'.
A clip from 'Hellraiser' is shown during this episode.

 CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2009)
 EPISODE: 'Hellraiser'.
'Hellraiser' is reviewed, and a clip of the movie is shown.

 CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2010)
 EPISODE: 'Troll Trilogy'.
A clip from 'Hellraiser' is shown in the opening.

 THE BIG BOX (2010)
 EPISODE: 'The Body Shop'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 THE BIG BOX (2010)
 EPISODE: 'The House Of The Devil'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 THE BIG BOX (2010)
 EPISODE: 'Don't Open The Door'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 THE BIG BOX (2010)
 EPISODE: 'Deep Throat'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 THE BIG BOX (2010)
 EPISODE: 'The Thirsty Dead'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 THE BIG BOX (2010)
 EPISODE: 'A Christmas Story'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (2010)
 EPISODE: 'Emma Stone/Kings Of Leon'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during the 'My Brother Knows Everything' segment.

 THE CINEMA SNOB (2011)
 EPISODE: 'Star Odyssey'.
The Snob compares the villain in this film to Pinhead from 'Hellraiser'.

 FACE OFF (2011)
 EPISODE: 'Bad To The Bone'.
Pinhead is mentioned during this episode.

 FACE OFF (2011)
 EPISODE: 'The Dancing Dead'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during this episode.

 THE BIG BOX (2011)
 EPISODE: 'Christmas Evil'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown during this episode.

 SCREAM: THE INSIDE STORY (2011)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned in a magazined during this documentary.

 THE SIMPSONS (2011)
 EPISODE: 'The Falcon And The D'Ohman'.
In Wayne's flashback to his training, he is attacked by Pinhead from 'Hellraiser'.

 A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: THE HORRORS OF STEPHEN KING (2011)
 A still from 'Hellraiser' is shown during this episode.

 THE OFFICE (2011)
 EPISODE: 'Spooked'.
In footage from a previous Halloween, Dwight is shown dressed up as Pinhead from 'Hellraiser'.

 RIFFTRAX (2012)
 EPISODE: 'Frankenstein Island'.
In this episode, Kevin says, "Hello? Frankenstein? Bride of Frankenstein? The Mummy? Dude from 'Hellraiser'? Original Jason Voorhees? 3rd guy who played Jason Voorhees? Hell, at this point, I'd settle for one of the lesser Cullens!"

 MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN (2012)
 EPISODE: 'Gaston Leroux's Je Ne Sais Quoi'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned by Dr. Jekyll during this episode.

 RIFFTRAX (2012)
 EPISODE: 'Curse Of Bigfoot'.
The host says, "These films manage to give all of us a few genuine moments of fear". To which Bill Corbett replies, "Except Pinhead. He just warms my heart".

 SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERY INCORPORATED (2012)
 EPISODE: 'The Hodag Of Horror'.
Sheriff Stone plays with a puzzlebox that bears a very strong resemblance to the one from 'Hellraiser'. After the box opens, he opens a door and is greeted by bright blue light and a low voice that says, "Oh such sights" in an English accent, an obvious nod to Pinhead.

 BLOOD AND GUTS WITH SCOTT IAN (2012)
 EPISODE: 'Gary Tunnicliffe Takes A Bite Out Of Scott Ian'.
There are numerous references made to Pinhead and actor Doug Bradley, including the reversible bust of the Chatterer and Pinhead, as well as the Lament Configuration from the original film.

 FACE OFF (2012)
 EPISODE: 'Live Reunion'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during this episode.

 THE VENTURE BROS. (2012)
 EPISODE: 'A Very Venture Halloween'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during this episode.

 MONSTER MAN (2012)
 EPISODE: 'Monster Infestation'.
The movie title is mentioned.
HOLLISTON (2013)
 EPISODE: 'Rock The Cradle'.
Joe quotes a line from 'Hellraiser' while playing their movie trivia drinking game at Casey's Crossing.

 HOLLISTON (2013)
 EPISODE: 'Kevin's Wedding'.
Adam uses the term "Cenobite Skin Folds" to describe Corri's vagina lips.

 JONTRON (2013)
 EPISODE: 'Goosebumps: Part 2'.
A picture of Pinhead is shown during this episode.

 CONTINUE? (2013)
 EPISODE: 'Altered Beast'.
The game's villain is compared to Pinhead during this episode.

 EPIC INK (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Friday The Thirteenth'.
A doll's head with nails coming out of its head is shown.

 COMMUNITY (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Introduction To Teaching'.
'Hellraiser' is referenced by Shirley during this episode.

 SUPERNATURAL (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Road Trip'.
Sam is called Pinhead during this episode.

 THE CHASE (2014)
 EPISODE: '#3.5'.
'Hellraiser' is listed as one of the choices in the question about which John Carpenter film was originally titled 'The Babysitter Murders'.

 THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Maximum Overdrive'.
The Critic says that Troperaiser looks like Pinhead.

 OUTSIDE XBOX (2014)
 EPISODE: 'NBA 2K15: Face Scan Vs. Outside Xbox'.
'Hellraiser' and Pinhead during this episode.

 BEST OF THE WORST (2014)
 EPISODE: 'The Star Wars Holiday Special'.
A still from 'Hellraiser' is shown during this episode.

 SHAMEFUL SEQUELS (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth'.
Mike talks about the original 'Hellraiser' during this episode.

 WATCH MOJO (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Horror Movie Franchises'.
The 'Hellraiser' series gets an honorable mention.

 WATCH MOJO (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Horror Movie Villain Motivations'.
Sadism and exploring human experience, which motivated Pinhead, get an honorable mention.

 WATCH MOJO (2014)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Creative Horror Movie Weapons'.
The 'Hellraiser' puzzle box gets an honorable mention.

 WATCH MOJO (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Body Horror Movies'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #5.

 WATCH MOJO (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Horror Movies: 1980s'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #10.

 WATCH MOJO (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Worst First Date Movies'.
'Hellraiser' gets an honorable mention.

 WATCH MOJO (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Cursed Movie Objects'.
The 'Hellraiser' puzzle box ranks #9.

 WATCH MOJO (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Immortal Movie Characters'.
Pinhead gets an honorable mention.

 FACE OFF (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Dressed To Kill'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during this episode.

 LONGBOX OF THE DAMNED (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Puppet Master #1-3: The Offering'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned in the dialogue, "after finding one of their own crushed to death by Pinhead...no, not that one".

 SCREAM QUEENS (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Seven Minutes In Hell'.
One of the victims is shot to death in the head with a nail gun, making them look like Pinhead from 'Hellraiser'.

 THE ANGRY VIDEO GAME NERD (2015)
 EPISODE: 'The Crow'.
The Nerd says, "It all leads up to a battle that looks like something out of 'Hellraiser'".

 ASH VS. EVIL DEAD (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Books From Beyond'.
A demon summoned closely resembles the Chatterer from 'Hellraiser'.

 IT WAS ALRIGHT IN THE... (2015)
 EPISODE: 'Fear In The 80s'.
A clip from 'Chegwin Checks It Out' of costumes being made for 'Hellraiser' is shown and commented on by the celebrity guests.

 WATCH MOJO (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Movie Crossovers We Want'.
A crossover between 'A Nightmare On Elm Street', 'Friday The 13th', 'Halloween', 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', 'Scream', 'Child's Play', 'Hellraiser' and 'The Evil Dead' ranks #6.

 WATCH MOJO (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Uses Of Practical Makeup In Monster Movies'.
The makeup effects for Pinhead rank #1.

 WATCH MOJO (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Disturbing Nightmare Scenes From Movies'.
Bloody rags from 'Hellraiser' gets an honorable mention.

 FACE OFF (2016)
 EPISODE: 'The Gauntlet II'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during this episode.

 THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Fish In The Dish'.
Gail exclaims, "Good Lord, Hellraiser, what is that?" when she sees Carol's face covered with acupuncture needles, like Pinhead.

 TRU INSIDE (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Heathers'.
The 'Hellraiser' movie poster is shown during this episode.

 ASHENS (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Garbage Pail Kids Mystery Bag'.
A Pinhead action figure is shown on the 'Shelf Of Interesting Items'.

 HONEST GAME TRAILERS (2016)
 EPISODE: 'No Man's Sky'.
A quoted user has a Pinhead avatar.

 VEDRO (2016)
 EPISODE: 'This Friday Night'.
'Hellraiser' is one of the main sources of inspiration for 'The Wave He Gave' segment, particularly evidenced by sequences in which artifact is sold.

 CARMILLA (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Relative Positions'.
Laura mentions the Cenobites during this episode.

 LONGBOX OF THE DAMNED (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Clive Barker's Hellraiser, Vol. 1'.
Moarte reviews a 'Hellraiser' comic during this episode.

 CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2016)
 EPISODE: 'Top 20 Bronze Age Horror'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #8.

 THE CINEMA SNOB (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Conquest'.
The Snob says, "He turns into Pinhead's idiot cousin, Cucumberhead".

 NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (2017)
 EPISODE: 'NOLA Confidential'.
Sebastian says that acupuncture makes him think of 'Hellraiser' with that guy having all those needles in his face (Pinhead).

 OUTSIDE XBOX (2017)
 EPISODE: '7 Weirdest Shooters From The 1990s That Make Even Less Sense Now'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during this episode.

 ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Batman: Odyssey #1'.
The host says, "The dude makes him sound like a Cenobite".

 RICK AND MORTY (2017)
 EPISODE: 'The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned by Beth during this episode.

 31 DAYS OF HORROR (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Quick Takes Volume 7'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned by Chuck during this episode.

 HOW IT SHOULD HAVE ENDED (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Villain Pub: Penny For Your Fears'.
Pinhead appears as a patron being removed from the Villain Pub.

 WATCH MOJO (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Most Terrifying Movie Demons'.
The Cenobites rank #7.

 WATCH MOJO (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Supernatural Serial Killers In Movies'.
Pinhead gets an honorable mention.

 WATCH MOJO (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Another Top 10 Scariest Movie Monsters'.
Pinhead ranks #1.

 WATCH MOJO (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Deadliest Horror Monsters'.
Pinhead ranks #9.

 WATCH MOJO (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Top 50 Influential Horror Films Of All Time'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #33.

 WATCH MOJO (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Scariest Horror Villains'.
Pinhead ranks #6.

 WATCH MOJO U.K. (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 British Horror Movies'.
'Hellraiser' gets an honorable mention.

 ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2017)
 EPISODE: 'Clive Barker's Hellraiser Dark Holiday Special'.
Linkara talks about 'Hellraiser' during this episode.

 PHELOUS AND THE MOVIES (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Hellraiser: Revelations'.
Clips from 'Hellraiser' are shown during this episode.

 WATCH MOJO (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Villains Who Could Have Great Origin Movies'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #10.

 WATCH MOJO (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Most Powerful Movie Characters Of All Time'.
Pinhead gets an honorable mention.

 WATCH MOJO U.K. (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Movies You Didn't Know Are British'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #6.

 WATCH MOJO U.K. (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 British Movies You Can Only Watch Once'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #8.

 WATCH MOJO U.K. (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 British Movies That Mess With Your Head'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #10.

 THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Hellraiser'.
'Hellraiser' is featured during this episode.

 THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS (2018)
 EPISODE: 'The Legend Of Boggy Creek'.
Joe Bob alludes to 'Hellraiser' being the next film in the marathon during this episode.

 HALF IN THE BAG (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Mandy And The Predator'.
A clip from 'Hellraiser' is shown during this episode.

 ROBOT CHICKEN (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Strummy Strummy Sad Sad'.
Pinhead is included on Jason Voorhees' chart for number of kills by a horror slasher.

 ROBOT CHICKEN (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Never Forget'.
A middle-aged nerd has a replica of the Lament Configuration puzzle box from 'Hellraiser'.

 ROBOT CHICKEN (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Jew No. 1 Opens A Treasure Chest'.
Pinhead is shown at a campfire during this episode.

 SOUTH PARK (2018)
 EPISODE: 'The Problem with A Poo'.
A Pinhead mask is shown in a store window during this episode.

 FOUND FLIX (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Mandy'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned during this episode.

 LUCIFER (2018)
 EPISODE: 'Let Pinhead Sing!'.
Lucifer calls Axara "Pinhead" when she is shown with acupuncture needles in her face.

 ARROW (2018)
 EPISODE: 'The Thanatos Guild'.
Felicity says the box with the map in it is from 'Hellraiser'.

 MAGICAL GIRL SPECIAL OPS ASUKA (2019)
 One Disa class type is labeled 'Cenobite'.

 ANIMAT'S CRAZY CARTOON CAST (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Barney's Big Blockbuster'.
'Hellraiser' is mentioned in dialogue.

 WATCH MOJO (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Mortal Kombat 11 Guest Characters We Want To See'.
Pinhead gets an honorable mention.

 WATCH MOJO (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Horror Movie Villains- Revealed!'.
Doug Bradley ranks #7.

 WATCH MOJO (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Scariest Practical Effects In Movies'.
Frank returning in 'Hellraiser' ranks #10.

 THE CINEMA SNOB (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Hellraiser'.
'Hellraiser' is reviewed and clips are shown.

 BEST OF THE WORST (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Cybernator, Panther Squad, And Project Metalbeast'.
Jay says that Captain Hair from 'Cybernator' looks like a Cenobite; clips from 'Hellraiser' are shown for comparison.

 ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Clive Barker's Hellraiser Summer Special'.
Linkara gives his thoughts 'Hellraiser' during this episode.

 ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Clive Barker's Hellraiser Spring Slaughter'.
Clips from 'Hellraiser' are shown during this episode.

 SCREAM: THE TV SERIES (2019)
 EPISODE: 'Ports In The Storm'.
Beth and Amir watch 'Hellraiser' on TV during this episode.

 WATCH MOJO (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Powerful Horror Movie Monsters'.
Pinhead ranks #2.

 WATCH MOJO (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Best Horror Movie Villain Costumes Ever'.
Pinhead ranks #7.

 WATCH MOJO (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Top 10 Scariest Movies You Can Stream On Shudder'.
'Hellraiser' ranks #7.

 ELI ROTH'S HISTORY OF HORROR (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Body Horror'.
'Hellraiser' is discussed and clips are shown during this episode.

 GRANADA REPORTS (2020)
 EPISODE: 'May 12, 2020: Evening Bulletin'.
The 'Hellraiser' VHS video is shown in a video store during this episode.

 DOOM PATROL (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Pain Patrol'.
Red Jack has many of the same traits as Pinhead from 'Hellraiser'.

 THE CINEMA SNOB (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Little Shop Of Horrors'.
The Snob makes a joke about 'Hellraiser' during this episode.

 THE SIMPSONS (2020)
 EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror XXXI'.
Kearney is dressed as Pinhead during this episode.
VIDEO

SOUL OF THE DEMON (1991)
A teenager at a ritual mentions conjuring up the spirit of Pinhead.

CLIVE BARKER: THE ART OF HORROR (1992)
Clips of the film are shown and the series and characters are discussed.

NIGHTMARE ASYLUM (1992)
A Pinhead figure is shown in the wax museum.

DARK ANGEL: THE ASCENT (1994)
Veronica's dog is named 'Hellraiser'.

NAKED HORROR (1995)
A picture of Pinhead is shown.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: ABSOLUTELY NOT! (1997)
Jennifer Saunders talks about watching 'Hellraiser'.

LOST IN THE LABYRINTH (2000)
Clips of the film are shown.

THE DEAD HATE THE LIVING! (2000)

BLACK TAR HEROIN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET (2000)
A Pinhead mask is shown in a shop.

GOLDEN WHORE (2000)
The main character has a jacket with Pinhead's face on it.

THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE (2000)
'Hellraiser' is referenced.

ROBBIE WILLIAMS: ROCK D.J. (2000)
Robbie becomes skinless like Uncle Frank in 'Hellraiser'.

ALL OF THE DEAD (2000)
At the end of the film, a character appears who bears a striking resemblance to Pinhead.

BOOGEYMEN: THE KILLER COMPILATION (2001)
'Hellraiser' is featured as part of this horror documentary.

CRADLE OF FEAR (2001)
 The 'Hellraiser' movie poster is shown.

 BUGI FICTION (2003)
 The character Needlehead is a spoof of Pinhead from 'Hellraiser'.

 CHASING JASON (2004)
 Pinhead is featured.
CLIVE BARKER: RAISING HELL (2004)
 'Hellraiser' is discussed.
FROSTBITE (2005)
 Casey compares Billy's acupunctured butt to "that guy from Hellraiser".
HORROR BUSINESS (2005)
 The film is mentioned in a magazine.
TRANSFORMATIONS: LOOKING BACK AT THE FLY II (2005)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 SKANKOBITE (2005)
 This film is a trailer-trash interpretation of the 'Hellraiser' mythos.

 BAN THE SADIST VIDEOS! (2006)
 The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown.

 THE MAKING OF EVENT HORIZON (2006)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 THE DAMNED (2006)
 The 'Hellraiser' VHS cover is shown.

 THE HOUSE THAT FREDDY BUILT (2006)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR (2006)
 A picture from the film is shown in this documentary.

 100 TEARS (2007)
 The clown listens to the 'Hellraiser' puzzle box music while he applies his makeup.

 HELLCOMPOSER: AN INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER CHRISTOPHER YOUNG (2007)
 Christopher Young talks about composing the score for 'Hellraiser'.

 MR. COTTON, I PRESUME? (2007)
 'Hellraiser' is discussed.

 ACTRESS FROM HELL (2007)
 'Hellraiser' is discussed.

 HIS NAME WAS JASON: 30 YEARS OF FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned in a newspaper article during this documentary.

 NEVER SLEEP AGAIN: THE ELM STREET LEGACY (2010)
 Writer Mark Swift alludes to 'Hellraiser' during this documentary.

 VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP & VIDEOTAPE (2010)
 The 'Hellraiser' DVD case is shown.

 SLEEPLESS NIGHTS: REVISITING THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (2010)
 An advertisement for 'Hellraiser' is shown.

 MONITOR (2011)
 A patient is seen using a Lament Configuration puzzle box like in 'Hellraiser'.

 SLICE AND DICE: THE SLASHER FILM FOREVER (2012)
 The 'Hellraiser' movie poster is shown during this documentary.

 DUMB MOVIE WAYS TO DIE (2013)
 'Hellraiser' is referenced as a 'dumb way to die'.

 LET IT OUT! (2013)
 A Pinhead miniature bust is shown on display.

 IDA, BE THY NAME: THE FRIGHTFUL FEMALES OF FEAR (2013)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 REWIND THIS! (2013)
 The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown.

 UTOPIA (2013)
 'Hellraiser' is credited as inspiration for this film.

 EMINEM (2013)
 Music Video: 'Rap God'.
Eminem's animated face becomes split into squares, much like Pinhead in the film.

 CHILDREN (2014)
 A man restrained in painful equipment with hands stretched up and high just like Uncle Frank in 'Hellraiser'.

 TRIBES OF THE MOON: MAKING NIGHTBREED (2014)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 FIRE! FIGHTS! STUNTS! 2ND UNIT SHOOTING (2014)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 CUTTING COMPROMISE: EDITING NIGHTBREED (2014)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 MAKING MONSTERS (2014)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 THE CANDYMAN LEGACY WITH TONY TODD (2015)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 THE BEAVER TRILOGY PART IV (2015)
 The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown.

 READING THE BOOK OF THE SENSELESS (2015)
 While it's not a direct quotation, passage in the Book of the Senseless (Page 1) reads, "Orphaned by nature, sanctured by pain, sacrificed by human" is an allusion to 'Hellraiser'.

 GUNSHIP: TECH NOIR (2015)
 The antagonist uses a VHS tape of 'Hellraiser' to morph into Pinhead.

 BEING FRANK: SEAN CHAPMAN ON HELLRAISER (2015)
 A documentary discussing the making of 'Hellraiser'.

 SOUNDTRACK HELL: THE STORY OF THE ABANDONED COIL SCORE (2015)
 A documentary discussing the original film score of 'Hellraiser'.

 ZARAZHENIE 2 (2016)
 'Hellraiser' is referenced as a film with many bad sequels.

 CHATTERING WITH NICHOLAS VINCE (2016)
 'Hellraiser' is mentioned.

 JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK (2017)
 The line, "I'll tear your soul apart" is a nod to Pinhead's similar line in 'Hellraiser'.

 TRAILER TRAUMA 3: 80S HORRORTHON (2017)
 The 'Hellraiser' theatrical trailer is featured.

 HELLRISER (2017)
 The title is a play on 'Hellraiser' if pronounced in a Brummie accent.

 HELSINKI MANSPLAINING MASSACRE (2018)
 A bust of Pinhead is shown.

 THE DARK RECESS (2019)
 Some dialogue is similar to 'Hellraiser'.

 LOCK THE DOOR (2019)
 The 'Hellraiser' VHS video case is shown.


 VIDEO GAMES

GEX: ENTER THE GECKO (1998)
 There's a line in the game that states, "Oh no, not the Hellraiser box".

 THRILL KILL (1998)
 The final boss stage is the space inside the box from 'Hellraiser'.

 STILL LIFE (2005)
 Miller expected Vic's room to have had a 'Hellraiser' decor due to her appearance in clothes and hairstyle.

 FAMILY GUY: THE QUEST FOR STUFF (2014)
 Pinhead from 'Hellraiser' is an unlockable character.

 TERRORDROME: RISE OF THE BOOGEYMEN (2015)
 Pinhead appears in this game.
THE INTERACTIVE ADVENTURES OF DOG MENDONCA AND PIZZA BOY (2016)
 Pinhead's head is shown at the wax museum workshop.
SLAYAWAY CAMP (2016)
 The Nailhead character is inspired by Pinhead.
THE WARDROBE (2017)
 A drunk guy dressed as Pinhead can be seen sleeping in front of the house hosting a Halloween party.


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