He'll tear your soul apart.
Frank Cotton discovers a puzzle box that leads him to a realm where pain and pleasure are intertwined, ultimately summoning the Cenobites. After experiencing their torment, Frank escapes but requires the life force of others to regain his physical form. When his family moves into his former home, his brother's wife inadvertently opens the box again, leading to a series of horrific events as the Cenobites seek to reclaim Frank and deal with those who have disturbed their domain.
Cast
Clare Higgins
Julia Cotton
Ashley Laurence
Kirsty Cotton
Sean Chapman
Frank Cotton
Oliver Smith
Frank the Monster
Andrew Robinson
Larry Cotton
Robert Hines
Steve
Doug Bradley
Lead Cenobite
Grace Kirby
Female Cenobite
Nicholas Vince
Chattering Cenobite
Simon Bamford
'Butterball' Cenobite
Anthony Allen
1st Victim (uncredited)
Leon Davis
2nd Victim (uncredited)
Michael Cassidy
3rd Victim (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Derelict (uncredited)
Kenneth Nelson
Bill (uncredited)
Gay Baynes
Evelyn (uncredited)
Niall Buggy
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Dave Atkins
Moving Man 1 (uncredited)
Oliver Parker
Moving Man 2 (uncredited)
Sharon Bower
Nurse (uncredited)
Raul Newney
Doctor (uncredited)
Pamela Sholto
Complaining Customer (uncredited)
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- Release Date 09/11/1987
- Language English
- Director Clive Barker
- Writer Clive Barker
- Editors Richard Marden, Tony Randel
- Cinematographer Robin Vidgeon
- Producer Christopher Figg
- Companies New World Pictures, Cinemarque Entertainment, Film Futures, Rivdel Films, New World
- Budget $1,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sep 11, 1987 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Brazil | Sep 18, 1987 | Theatrical | 18 |
| United States | Sep 18, 1987 | Theatrical | R |
| Australia | Oct 22, 1987 | Theatrical | M |
| IE | Nov 6, 1987 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Spain | Nov 6, 1987 | Theatrical | 18 |
| United States | Jan 1, 1988 | Physical (New World Video #A87007 [𝐕𝐇𝐒📼] [𝛃𝓮𝒕𝓪🖭] / #ID5186NW [𝑳𝓪𝘀𝐞𝒓𝒅𝒊𝘀𝒄📀] | 𝟵𝟰 mínutєѕ) | R |
| Italy | Jan 29, 1988 | Theatrical | VM14 |
| France | Feb 24, 1988 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Germany | Mar 3, 1988 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Japan | Mar 4, 1988 | Theatrical | — |
| Netherlands | Nov 17, 1988 | Theatrical | 16 |
| France | Oct 25, 2000 | Physical (DVD) | 12 |
| Netherlands | Nov 1, 2007 | Physical (DVD) | 16 |
| Netherlands | Feb 3, 2010 | Physical (Blu Ray) | 16 |
| France | Oct 16, 2018 | Digital (VOD) | 12 |
| France | Jan 22, 2019 | Physical (Blu-Ray) | 12 |
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