Pinhead officially made his way to the PS5 with the release of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival on October 8, 2026. Now, interested players can try the game first with a free demo on the PlayStation Store. Fans of the movie or novella will find a different experience in the same universe playing the game.
Hellraiser: Revival Gives Fans a New Story
Hellraiser, the movie, is based on a novella written by director Clive Barker called The Hellbound Heart. In this story, the plot follows Frank, who buys an old puzzle box and releases Cenobites when he solves it. The Cenobites love to torture people and kill him. After his death, his brother and wife move into the home and accidentally bring a form of Frank back to life, beginning a stream of chaos in their lives.
In the game, however, players follow Aidan and Sunny, a couple who accidentally activate the puzzle box. The Cenobite realm pulls Sunny in, and Aidan has to save her. The game has environmental puzzles, first-person shooting, melee, and stealth components. It is currently a nominee for The Horror Game Awards as game of the year. Voting for these awards ends after November 11, 2026.
Hellraiser: Revival Review
Insider Gaming had the chance to play and review the game first-hand ahead of launch. In his review, our Andrew Highton said, “Hellraiser: Revival’s content shocked me in ways I never expected.” The overall score given was a 9/10, with notes on a very dark and twisted storyline, a comfortable pace, and Resident Evil-style weapon action.
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