Hellraiser (also known as Clive Barker's Hellraiser) is a 1987 English horror film based upon the novella The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker, who also wrote the screenplay and directed the film. The film spawned a series of sequels. A remake was announced and might be presented in 3D.[3] Hellraiser was number 19 on the cable channel Bravo's list of the 100 Scariest Movie Moments.