Dimension Films has announced that it has teamed with Clive Barker to remake his HELLRAISER. Barker will write the screenplay and serve as a producer. Anthony Diblasi and Joe Daley will co-produce the remake. No director or cast has been attached to the project yet.
First released in 1987, HELLRAISER tells the story of an unfaithful wife who attempts to assist her dead lover in his escape from Hell. Based on Barker's critically acclaimed novella, THE HELLBOUND HEART, HELLRAISER was written and directed by Barker and spawned a film franchise.
Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Co., stated, "We are excited to be in business with Clive Barker who created such an iconic character with Pinhead. We look forward to working with him to bring his fantastic vision to the big screen for a new generation of fans."
Richard Saperstein, head of production, and Matthew Stein, svp of production for Dimension Films, will oversee the project on behalf of Dimension.
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