One Infamous Horror Sequel Was Very Different Before Scott Derrickson Took Over

Image from SlashFilm

• The producers originally wanted to take the Hellraiser series in a more conventional, high-budget horror direction before Derrickson convinced them to embrace the series' iconic, gritty roots.
• Derrickson's darker, more faithful take on Hellraiser is generating major buzz in Hollywood, with insiders claiming it could revive the long-running franchise and introduce the Cenobites to a new generation of horror fans.