Clive Barker says he’s ‘genuinely astonished’ by Hellraiser: Revival: ‘I’m proud as f**k at the end result’
Clive Barker, the original creator of the Hellraiser franchise, has expressed strong approval for the upcoming Hellraiser: Revival video game, developed by Saber Interactive. In an interview with Dread Central, Barker revealed that while he initially harbored concerns about the project, the final product has exceeded his expectations.
Barker stated he was particularly worried about potential censorship during development, saying “I was fearful at one point that the game would be overly censored.” However, his fears were put to rest. He praised the developers’ commitment to the source material’s distinctive style, saying “I’m genuinely astonished by how far they’ve been able to push it” and expressing pride in the result, declaring “I’m proud as f**k at the end result.”
The game has been characterized as maintaining the Hellraiser franchise’s trademark blend of extreme content, described by PC Gamer as “nasty nasty” in terms of both gore and sexual themes. This uncompromising approach to the franchise’s mature elements has resonated well with fans. Barker worked closely with Saber Interactive throughout development to ensure the game captured the essence of his original vision, with his endorsement serving as significant validation of the developers’ creative direction.