Hellraiser: Deader

An uncompromising journalist follows an underworld where whispers circle around a secret cult and the legendary Pinhead. What begins as a routine feature quickly spirals into a chase through alleys, basements, and coded rites. The closer she gets to the cult, the more the line between reporter and subject blurs, and she discovers that the group's rituals feed on fear and memory, offering promised transcendence at a brutal price. Her pursuit draws in a pair of uneasy allies, each with motives of their own, and she must decide how far she will go to expose the truth while staying alive. No answers emerge, a web of danger and questions. She learns the danger goes beyond risk as a conspiracy surfaces.

Directed by Rick Bota, the film expands the Hellraiser universe rather than adapting a single manuscript. It arrived in 2005 as a direct to video entry, weaving its story into Clive Barker's dark mythos while staying true to the franchise's mood overall.

There was no traditional theatrical box office for this title because it debuted direct to video, so no worldwide gross was reported. Its financial footprint comes from home video sales, streaming rights, and licensing within the horror genre worldwide.

Reception was mixed to negative, with critics noting modest budget and uneven pacing while some fans appreciated return to Hellraiser mood and Cenobite lore. Themes include the corrupting lure of forbidden knowledge and the price paid when curiosity crosses boundaries; audience scores sit around 4.6 of 10 from 365 votes.

Within the franchise this film is a niche entry that has earned a small but loyal following among horror fans who track the Pinhead saga across the video era. It reinforces the iconic image of Pinhead and the franchise's fascination with ritual horror, appealing to dedicated, home video audiences.