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FILMS ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976) Joseph works at precinct 13, a nod to this film. TRANSYLVANIA TWIST (1989) Pinhead makes a small cameo in this film. NIGHTBREED (1990) There is a Pinhead reference made during this film. HOCUS POCUS (1993) Max has a skateboard with Pinhead on it in his room. OTAKU (1994) A picture of Pinhead was shown. MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE (1995) Rita Repulsa refers to a character as an "egg-sucking purple Pinhead!" EVENT HORIZON (1997) There are graphic scenes of sado-masochistic torture just like the 'Hellraiser' series; 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. WISHMASTER (1997) The themes of power and wishes are referenced. Writer Peter Atkins also went on to write for the first three Hellraiser sequels. SHRIEKER (1998) A puzzle box like the one from the 'Hellraiser' series 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. 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?" SCOOBY-DOO (2002) The Daemon Ritus is a nod to the puzzle box from the 'Hellraiser' series. CUBE 2: HYPERCUBE (2002) The three-ringed design of the Cube is an homage to the 'Hellraiser' series. HELLBOY (2004) Hellboy calls Kroenen "Pinhead". JERSEY GIRL (2004) The DVD case of the movie is shown in the video store. CURSED (2005) A statue of Pinhead is shown in the nightclub. THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS (2007) The DVD case of the movie is shown on the shelf in the store. CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO (2007) A character wears a Pinhead costume. 100 TEARS (2007) The clown listens to the puzzle box music from the 'Hellraiser' series while he applies his makeup during this film. YES MAN (2008) The DVD case of the movie is shown on the shelf in a video store. 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. THE REINACTORS (2008) A character on Hollywood Boulevard is shown dressed as Pinhead. STAN HELSING (2009) The character Needlehead is a parody version of Pinhead. LA MEUTE (2010) Pinhead is mentioned during the end credits. 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. SCREAM PARK (2012) The puzzle box from the 'Hellraiser' series 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. 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. I AM YOUR FATHER (2015) A still of actor Doug Bradley is shown, credited for playing Pinhead. ZOOLANDER 2 (2016) Atoz emerges from a mysterious box, a reference to the puzzle box from the 'Hellraiser' series. MAKING OUT (2016) Charlie has a framed picture of Pinhead on his shelf. 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. A MEOWY HALLOWEEN (2018) A puzzle box is shown onscreen, and chains are heard rattling. THE DARKEST NOTHING: ALGOLAGNIA (2018) 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. 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. SCREAM VI (2023) Several people are shown in Pinhead costumes on the subway during this film. VIDEO SOUL OF THE DEMON (1991) A teenager at a ritual mentions conjuring up the spirit of Pinhead. NIGHTMARE ASYLUM (1992) A Pinhead figure is shown in the wax museum. NAKED HORROR (1995) A picture of Pinhead is shown. PUTA DE OROS (2000) The main character has a jacket with Pinhead's face on it. BLACK TAR HEROIN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET (2000) A Pinhead mask is shown in a shop. ALL OF THE DEAD (2000) At the end of this DTV release, a character bearing a striking resemblance to Pinhead appears. HORRORVISION (2001) A character refers to another as 'Zippy The Uppity Pinhead' referencing the Cenobites from the 'Hellraiser' series. BUGI FICTION (2003) The character Needlehead is a spoof of Pinhead. JASON VS. SADAKO (2003) Pinhead is featured in this fan-film short. CHASING JASON (2004) Pinhead is featured in this DTV short. THE NIGHTMARE ENDS ON HALLOWEEN (2004) Pinhead is featured in this fan-film short. SKANKOBITE (2005) This film is a trailer-trash interpretation of the 'Hellraiser' series mythos. HELLRAISER: PROPHECY (2006) The 'Butterball' Cenobite is featured in this 'Hellraiser' series tribute short. DEMONS TO OTHERS: THE MAKING OF HELLRAISER PROPHECY (2007) The cast and crew of this 'Hellraiser' series tribute short are interviewed. CHIKARA: ANIVERSARIO? (2007) Wrestler Hallowicked uses a hold called 'The Lament Configuration' during this DTV pro wrestling special. WRONG TURN 5: BLOODLINES (2012) Actor Doug Bradley (Pinhead) makes a "pinhead" comment. HELLRAISER: JUDGMENT (2018) The storyline of 'Judgment' mirrors that of 'Inferno' by having a detective going after a serial killer. NORDIC CAR TUNING (2009) A white car is shown with an illustration of Pinhead's angry face during this DTV special. THE NIGHTMARE ENDS ON HALLOWEEN II (2011) Pinhead is featured in this DTV fan-film sequel. MONITOR (2011) A patient is seen using a Lament Configuration puzzle box like in the 'Hellraiser' series. LET IT OUT! (2013) A Pinhead miniature bust is shown on display in this DTV short. 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. HELSINKI MANSPLAINING MASSACRE (2018) A bust of Pinhead is shown. HELLBOX (2018) A short tribute film to the 'Hellraiser' franchise. HELLBOX 2: THE DARK DIMENSION (2019) A short tribute sequel to the 'Hellraiser' franchise. REGION FREE PLAYER FOR BLU-RAY & DVD MOVIES (2021) The 'Hellraiser' steelbook movie case of the first three films is shown during this DTV release. VIDEO GAMES BLOOD II: THE CHOSEN (1998) The Flayer weapon in the 'Nightmare' levels expansion pack summons meat hooks on a chain to attack enemies. CARNEVIL (1998) The characters Tort and Rodz are inspired by the Cenobites. STILL LIFE (2005) Miller expected Vic's room to have had a 'Hellraiser' decor due to her appearance in clothes and hairstyle. ZOMBEER (2014) The puzzle box from the 'Hellraiser' series can be seen during this game. FAMILY GUY: THE QUEST FOR STUFF (2014) Pinhead 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. DEAD BY DAYLIGHT (2016) Pinhead is a playable character in this game. 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. MUSIC VIDEOS EMINEM (2013) MUSIC VIDEO: 'Rap God'. Eminem's animated face becomes split into squares, similar to the look of Pinhead. PODCASTS DIMINISHING RETURNS (2018) EPISODE: 'Halloween II'. Pinhead features into a crossover sequel pitch during this podcast episode. |
THE BOX OF DELIGHTS (1984) RUGRATS (1990) There is an ice cream sticker with the 'Rugrats' logo seen on the wall inside the ice cream truck. THE SIMPSONS (1994) EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror V'. Pinhead is shown among Moe's band of ghouls. SHADOW ZONE: THE UNDEAD EXPRESS (1996) A Pinhead figurine is shown in a store during this TV movie. EXTREME GHOSTBUSTERS (1997) EPISODE: 'Deadliners'. The monsters in this episode are directly based on the Cenobites from the 'Hellraiser' series. UNDER WRAPS (1997) Bruce says he saw 2 Pinheads in the bathroom during this TV movie. CYBILL (1997) EPISODE: 'Halloween'. A pledge drive worker is dressed as Pinhead during this episode. PENN & TELLER: BULLSH*T! (2003) EPISODE: 'Alien Abductions'. Pinhead's face is shown close-up on the cover of 'Cinescape' magazine. JONATHAN CREEK (2004) EPISODE: 'The Chequered Box'. Jonathan likens the box Carla is telling him about to the puzzle box in the 'Hellraiser' series. CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (2004) EPISODE: 'Down The Drain'. The movie poster is shown on the boy's bedroom wall. 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. PUMPKINHEAD: ASHES TO ASHES (2006) In this TV movie, around the 51 minute mark, 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). THE SIMPSONS (2006) EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror XVII'. Someone's Halloween joke credit is 'Pinhead Adamson', an homage to the 'Hellraiser' series. 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. 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. 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. ROBOT CHICKEN (2008) EPISODE: 'Tubba-Bubba's Now Hubba-Hubba'. Pinhead and the Cenobites join 'Girls Gone Wild' during this episode. THE CINEMA SNOB (2011) EPISODE: 'Star Odyssey'. The Snob compares the villain in this film to Pinhead from the 'Hellraiser' series. FACE OFF (2011) EPISODE: 'Bad To The Bone'. Pinhead is mentioned during this episode. THE HISTORY OF POWER RANGERS (2011) EPISODE: 'Power Rangers Ninja Storm'. During this episode, Lewis describes Kelzak as "a kid-friendly Cenobite foot soldier". THE SIMPSONS (2011) EPISODE: 'The Falcon And The D'Ohman'. In Wayne's flashback to his training, he is attacked by Pinhead from the 'Hellraiser' series. THE OFFICE (2011) EPISODE: 'Spooked'. In footage from a previous Halloween, Dwight is shown dressed up as Pinhead from the 'Hellraiser' series. SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERY INCORPORATED (2012) EPISODE: 'The Hodag Of Horror'. Sheriff Stone plays with a puzzle box that bears a very strong resemblance to the one from the 'Hellraiser' series. 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 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". 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. 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 puzzle box from the 'Hellraiser' series gets an honorable mention. THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC (2014) EPISODE: 'Maximum Overdrive'. The Critic says that Troperaiser looks like Pinhead. SUPERNATURAL (2014) EPISODE: 'Road Trip'. Sam is called Pinhead during this episode. VAMPIRE REVIEWS (2014) EPISODE: 'Monster Mash'. During this episode, the host says, "Frankenstein's kinda lame compared to Freddy Krueger or Pinhead". OUTSIDE XBOX (2014) EPISODE: 'NBA 2K15: Face Scan Vs. Outside Xbox'. Pinhead is mentioned during this episode. EPIC INK (2014) EPISODE: 'Friday The Thirteenth'. A doll's head with nails coming out of its head is shown. WATCH MOJO (2015) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Cursed Movie Objects'. The puzzle box from the 'Hellraiser' series ranks #9. WATCH MOJO (2015) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Immortal Movie Characters'. Pinhead gets an honorable mention. LONGBOX OF THE DAMNED (2015) EPISODE: 'Puppet Master #1-3: The Offering'. The 'Hellraiser' series 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. ASH VS. EVIL DEAD (2015) EPISODE: 'Books From Beyond'. A demon summoned closely resembles the Chatterer from the 'Hellraiser' series. 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. CARMILLA (2016) EPISODE: 'Relative Positions'. Laura mentions the Cenobites during this episode. 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 10 Scariest Horror Villains'. Pinhead ranks #6. THE CINEMA SNOB (2017) EPISODE: 'Conquest'. The Snob says, "He turns into Pinhead's idiot cousin, Cucumberhead". ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2017) EPISODE: 'Batman: Odyssey #1'. The host says, "The dude makes him sound like a Cenobite". 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 (2018) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Villains Who Could Have Great Origin Movies'. Pinhead ranks #10. WATCH MOJO (2018) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Most Powerful Movie Characters Of All Time'. Pinhead gets an honorable mention. HORRIBLE REVIEWS (2018) EPISODE: 'The Hellraiser Franchise (1987-2018)- Video Review Part 1'. The 'Hellraiser' franchise is the topic of review during this episode. HORRIBLE REVIEWS (2018) EPISODE: 'The Hellraiser Franchise (1987-2018)- Video Review Part 2'. The 'Hellraiser' franchise is the topic of review 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 the 'Hellraiser' series. 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. LUCIFER (2018) EPISODE: 'Let Pinhead Sing!'. Lucifer calls Axara "Pinhead" when she is shown with acupuncture needles in her face. PHELOUS AND THE MOVIES (2018) EPISODE: 'Hellraiser: Revelations'. Clips from 'Inferno' are shown during this episode. 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!'. Pinhead (Doug Bradley) ranks #7. ATOP THE FOURTH WALL (2019) EPISODE: 'Clive Barker's Hellraiser Summer Special'. Linkara gives his thoughts on 'Inferno' during this episode. BEST OF THE WORST (2019) EPISODE: 'Cybernator, Panther Squad, And Project Metalbeast'. Jay says that Captain Hair from 'Cybernator' looks like a Cenobite during this episode. RENTAL REVIEWS (2019) EPISODE: 'Ernest Saves Christmas'. 'Inferno' is referenced during this episode. MAGICAL GIRL SPECIAL OPS ASUKA (2019) One Disa class type is labeled 'Cenobite'. 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 Masterminds In Horror Movies'. Pinhead ranks #4. WHATCULTURE HORROR (2020) EPISODE: '10 Horror Movie Fates Worse Than Death'. Opening the Lament Configuration ranks #1. JO-BLO HORROR ORIGINALS (2020) EPISODE: 'Hellraiser Series- The Black Sheep'. 'Inferno' is discussed during this episode. COLIN LOOKSBACK RETROSPECTIVES (2020) EPISODE: 'My Top 31 Are You Afraid Of The Dark Episodes Part 3'. Colin compares the Renegade Virus to a Cenobite during this episode. DOOM PATROL (2020) EPISODE: 'Pain Patrol'. Red Jack has many of the same traits as Pinhead from the 'Hellraiser' series. THE SIMPSONS (2020) EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror XXXI'. Kearney is dressed as Pinhead during this episode. MONSTERS OF KREISKLASSE (2020) EPISODE: 'Monsters Of Kreisklasse Vs. Halloween & Horror'. During this episode, one of the sponsors is called 'Pinhead & Shoulders'. WATCH MOJO (2021) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Horror Movie Villains That Take Zero Damage'. Pinhead ranks #9. WATCH MOJO (2021) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Strongest Horror Movie Villains Ever'. Pinhead gets an honorable mention. THE CINEMA SNOB (2021) EPISODE: 'Hellraiser: Inferno'. 'Inferno' is the subject of review during this episode, and clips from the film are shown. THE CINEMA SNOB (2021) EPISODE: 'Saw'. The Snob mentions 'Inferno' during this episode. WHATCULTURE HORROR (2021) EPISODE: '10 Status Updates On Iconic Horror Movie Franchises'. Clips from 'Bloodline' are shown during this episode. FILM THEORY (2021) EPISODE: 'Hazbin Hotel, There Is No Redemption!'. Pinhead is shown during this episode. ROBOT CHICKEN (2021) EPISODE: 'Happy Russian Deathdog Dolloween 2 U'. Stoopid Monkey is dressed as Pinhead during this episode, complete with a Rubik's Cube on his hand. THE SIMPSONS (2021) EPISODE: 'The Wayz We Were'. One of the Moe's in this episode resembles Pinhead. RICK AND MORTY (2021) EPISODE: 'Amortycan Grickfitti'. The Hellraisers featured in this episode are parodies of the Cenobites. MS. MOJO (2022) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Times Makeup Transformed Movie Actors'. Doug Bradley as Pinhead gets an honorable mention. HALF IN THE BAG (2022) EPISODE: 'The Black Phone'. Clips from 'Inferno' are shown during this episode. BRANDON'S CULT MOVIE REVIEWS (2022) EPISODE: 'Faust: Love Of The Damned'. During this episode, Brandon says, "He's gone full goth/cenobite". THE GREAT NORTH (2022) EPISODE: 'A Knife To Remember Adventure'. During this episode, Moon says his mother always put on a Pinhead mask when food was delivered. MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (2022) EPISODE: 'The Mask In 3D'. Tom dresses up as Pinhead during this episode. WOW: WOMEN OF WRESTLING (2022) EPISODE: 'Chance Encounters'. During this episode, a commentator says that Holidead is like, "Leatherface, Pinhead and Michael Myers all rolled into one". FUTURAMA (2023) EPISODE: 'The Impossible Stream'. The Robot Devil is seen playing with the puzzle box during this episode. WWE NXT (2023) EPISODE: 'Halloween Havoc: Night 1'. Wrestler Shotzi Blackheart dresses up as Pinhead during this episode. WATCH MOJO (2024) EPISODE: 'Top 30 Scariest Movie Monsters Of All Time'. Pinhead ranks #27. WATCH MOJO (2024) EPISODE: 'Top 10 Hardest Horror Movies To Survive'. The 'Hellraiser' franchise ranks #7. MOVIE NIGHTS (2025) EPISODE: 'The Cat In The Hat (2003)'. Cat is compared to Pinhead during this episode. |
