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Awix (3310 KP) rated Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) in Movies

May 27, 2020 (Updated Aug 2, 2020)

Second Hellraiser sequel and the first no-two-ways-about-it lousy one. Chief bondage demon Pinhead has been stripped of the limitations constraining his unpleasant recreational activities, which he likes, but also turned into a piece of interior decoration, which he doesn't. He endeavours to get himself released while a plucky young journalist tries to figure out why people keep turning up skinned or lacerated by flying chains.

A Hellraiser movie made with an American sensibility and for a mainstream American audience - one almost gets the sense the writers think they're making a Nightmare on Elm Street movie. The first half, with Pinhead stuck in a pillar, is not too bad, but they have to let him out eventually at which point the film's IQ and sense of restraint both vanish. Too much lazy gore and silly action (rubbish Cenobites wandering around New York City fighting the police). Doug Bradley just about saves the movie from being completely worthless, as he manages to chew the scenery even while being part of it; Terry Farrell was better in Star Trek. The occasional interesting idea or image but the film's main achievement is making the first two look better than they actually are.

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Servant of the Bones

Anne Rice

9.0 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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Having created fantastic universes of vampires and witches, the incomparable Anne Rice now carries...

The Hearts We Sold

Emily Lloyd-Jones

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Dee Moreno is out of options. Her home life sucks (to put it mildly), and she's about to get booted...

Slayer (Slayer #1)

Kiersten White

7.7 (6 Ratings) Rate It

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Into every generation a Slayer is born… Nina and her twin sister, Artemis, are far from normal....

The Great Bazaar and Brayan's Gold

Peter V. Brett

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Two exciting short stories set in the engrossing world of The Demon Cycle from bestselling fantasy...

Bethany Chiller

Steven Deighan

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The life of a young woman turns upside down when demonic forces control her, and a trail of...

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Merissa (14003 KP) rated Prince of Hollow Desires (The Demon Reflected #2) in Books

May 19, 2026

PRINCE OF HOLLOW DESIRES is the second book in The Demon Reflected series, and this time we focus on Eric and Ixthan. Although this is the second book, you don't have to have read the first. I would recommend it, simply because it's a great story and introduction to the world.

This was a fantastic read with plenty of wit and humour along the way. You wouldn't think a book that begins with a traitor and an execution would have that, but you'd be wrong. Ixthan and Eric were absolutely made for each other in every way, although they had their own concerns and questions, as you do. They are literally childhood friends-to-lovers, and it definitely worked. I loved how Ixthan was concerned Eric wouldn't love him in all his demonic glory. I also loved how Eric proved him otherwise.

Once I started this story, I couldn't put it down. I was totally engrossed and loved every moment. I can't wait to continue with the series. Highly recommended by me.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
May 19, 2026