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True, true, true... The blood and gore truly piles up, and you begin to think of ALL humans are nothing more than a means to see blood. It is, however, still fresh and original, despite tedious moments, and Clive Barker keeps it darks and brooding.

Hospitalised following her last misadventure, Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) implores authorities to destroy a bloody bed at the carnage scene, but the enigmatic Dr. Channard (Kenneth Cranham) brings an addled patient there and unleashes a dread Cenobite instead.

The patient's bloodshed is truly gruesome, as the doctor purposely lets the man cut himself. But, as the movie convention goes, he is quickly and resourcefully tortured in the depths of the Cenobite hell. Clare Higgins returns, and she doesn't have any skin. Luckily, once she gets it back, Kirsty, at some moment, puts it on and has it slip off.

'Nuff said. It isn't meant to be groundbreaking - just a throwaway second part, letting us watch some great effects and watch the makeup artistry.

RECOMMEND? Yes - but don't take it seriously. Not for the haters of gore.

Excellent sequel!
The story continues as Kirsty ( Ashley Laurence) is in a asylum after the events of part 1, she discovers that Julia ( Clare Higgens) from the original has been brought back to life. Pinhead ( Doug Bradley) and his Cenobite gang are back, only to have Kirsty play a deadly game in hell.
Highly entertaining and extremely graphic sequel to the original 1987 horror fantasy shocker. This one has fine performances and great gore effects, this DVD from Anchor Bay is quite excellent with it's THX Digital sound and picture. The Extras are very good including the director's commentary, Clive Barker has done it again with this macabre sequel that also includes Pinhead's origin. Be warned, this is definitely not for the faint of heart!
Also recommended: Hellraiser, Making Contact ( a.k.a. Joey), Hellraiser III, Hellraiser: Bloodline, Hellraiser: Inferno, Hellraiser: Hellseeker, City of the Living Dead, Re-Animator, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Phantasm, Poltergeist, The Others.

Everything is Flesh!
I really feel that the Hell Raiser "tale" should have been left on its own. Pinhead and Clive Barker's work is too precious to me, but then again, you can't help but want more!
So from what I understand, the lady that helped Clive with the original Hell Raiser movie, which is based off of the book: Hell Bound Heart. Was given premission from Clive to continue on with the Hell Raiser story (can't blame him, easy money). What she came up with Hell Raiser 2-4. The effects all seem to be from the same effects artists, at least for part 1, and 2. And the story, while dragging it out a bit too far, and into somewhat comic book proportions, including some failure to explain small details, like how Pinhead came back from death, since he was slain in hell, and if he could come back, then why couldn't he ressurect his minions, rather than slaughter a dance club, and create some kool, yet some what gimpy cenobytes such as CD Man.
Hell Raiser II remains most true in for to the feel and look of the original, with only a dash of comic book, and some VERY delightful creatures, beautiful women (pt 4), and interesting story line. The gore of course is great in the uncut version, and the show down is wonderful! "The Doctor Is In".

Bottom line, as much as I feel that the original should stand on its own, I am still very happy with the 1st 3 sequals. It is NO WHERE near as bad as the Candy Man sequals! :)

I'd give it a 5 star if part 1 did not exist.