Mondo / Lakeshore Hellraiser Soundtrack and Arrow Steelbook


Arrow Video has announced the release of a Blu-ray steelbook version of its Hellraiser 2K restoration alongside Mondo and Lakeshore's releases of Christopher Young's soundtrack in limited formats.
Clive Barker - Hellraiser Mondo
Art by Matt Ryan Tobin
The Mondo and Arrow releases will be celebrated with a 35mm screening at Prince Charles Cinema in London on 25 September 2017.
The Hellraiser 30th Anniversary edition soundtrack - remixed & remastered from the original two inch analog reel to reel sessions has been overseen and approved by composer Christopher Young and features new cover artwork by Matt Ryan Tobin:
  • LP Edition - 180g vinyl housed inside an 425gsm gatefold sleeve featuring all new art by Matt Ryan Tobin and featuring liner notes from Clive Barker and a cardboard replica lament configuration box.
  • Screening Edition - Pressed on clear vinyl with black smoke and gold colour in colour effect available exclusively at The Prince Charles London screening and at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on October 6th. 500 copies only. $30 / £30
  • Mondo Exclusive - Lament Configuration vinyl (Gold and Brown swirl) 2000 units. Online only. $30
  • Box Set Edition - 6 x 7" singles each with a unique cover housed inside a 8" x 8" wooden lament configuration box replica with liner notes from Clive Barker. Strictly ltd to 1000 copies. On sale 10/6/2017 (online only). $80

Clive Barker - Hellraiser Arrow Steelbook
Art by Matt Ryan Tobin


The steelbook release is set for 30th October 2017 (exclusive to Zavvi in the UK, Region A details to follow) includes the following:
  • Limited Edition SteelBook featuring brand new Mondo artwork by Matt Ryan Tobin
  • Brand new 2K restoration approved by director of photography Robin Vidgeon
  • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
  • Uncompressed PCM Stereo 2.0 and Lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Audio commentary with writer-director Clive Barker
  • Audio commentary with Barker and actress Ashley Laurence
  • Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser - brand new version of the definitive documentary on the making of Hellraiser, featuring interviews with key cast and crew members
  • Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser - actor Sean Chapman talks candidly about playing the character of Frank Cotton in Barker's original
  • Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score - Coil member Stephen Thrower on the Hellraiser score that almost was
  • Hellraiser: Resurrection - vintage featurette including interviews with Clive Barker, actors Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence, special make-up effects artist Bob Keen and others
  • Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser
  • Original EPK featuring on-set interviews with cast and crew
  • Draft Screenplays [BD-ROM content]
  • Trailers and TV Spots
  • Image Gallery
  • New artwork by Mondo artist Matt Ryan Tobin

Tickets for the screening will include a poster of Matt Ryan Tobin's artwork and the Screening Edition LP will be sold separately in the Prince Charles lobby before and after the screening.

Lakeshore Records has its own retail vinyl/digital soundtrack release set for 6th October 2017 which includes the following:
  • 30th Anniversary Re-Issue of long out of print classic horror score by acclaimed composer CHRISTOPHER YOUNG
  • Hellraiser is one of the most famed horror movies of all time
  • Painstakingly remixed and remastered from the Original 24 Track, 2 Inch Analog Master Session Tapes!
  • Digitally Restored Original Artwork and Photography from the film's archives!
  • Single LP Gatefold Release
  • 140g Multi-Colored Translucent Red w/ Black Smoke Vinyl**
  • 4 Color Printed Disc Sleeves features long lost original theatrical sales sheet
  • Street Date Friday October 6th, 2017
  • SRLP $27.98
  • ** Vinyl photos for display purposes only, actual product may vary

Clive Barker - Hellraiser Lakeshore Vinyl
Lakeshore Records


Spencer Hickman (Mondo Record Label Manager) "Even though the film was a low budget horror with a first-time director, Hellraiser towers over just about every other horror score recorded in the '80s. Composer Christopher Young decided that instead of providing a typical '80s synth score, he would use a full orchestra to create a symphonic score that was epic is scope. It's a phenomenal piece of work; huge strings, waltz-like time signatures, and suites that run from the ethereal to downright scary in a matter of moments. We are thrilled to be releasing Hellraiser in [conjunction] with Lakeshore Records for its 30th anniversary. This fully remastered sonic assault will tear your ears apart,"

Hellraiser Soundtrack, Poster, Steelbook and London Screening!

By [ ], Mondotees.com, 31 August 2017

Prince Charles Cinema "Hellraiser had its first ever public screening here at The Prince Charles Cinema way back in September 1987; the owner of the cinema still talks about the packed, raucous, late-night screening that blew the roof off the place. When Mondo reached out to us about launching the soundtrack re-release in celebration of the film's 30th anniversary, we jumped at the chance to take part. And just when we thought the evening couldn't get any better, Arrow Films came in with a 35mm print of the film in hand to make this a perfect night at the movies!"

Hellraiser Soundtrack, Poster, Steelbook and London Screening!

By [ ], Mondotees.com, 31 August 2017

Arrow Video "With the anniversary of Hellraiser just around the corner we're all giddy with excitement here at Arrow, so when Mondo and the Prince Charles spoke to us about being involved in this event, there was only one answer, a big fat YES! The event at Prince Charles will be one of a kind and the perfect launch for Mondo's soundtrack release. If all of that wasn't enough to get fans salivating, we're excited to be announcing another special Hellraiser goody on the way from us... In conjunction with Mondo artist Matt Ryan Tobin we have created a new special anniversary edition Blu-ray SteelBook which perfectly complements the vinyl re-issue, so now for the first time ever you'll be able to see the film in the cinema from an original 35mm release print, hear the soundtrack on a newly remastered vinyl, and take the film home to enjoy again and again."

Hellraiser Soundtrack, Poster, Steelbook and London Screening!

By [ ], Mondotees.com, 31 August 2017

Matt Ryan Tobin "We've seen a lot of interpretations of Pinhead in art looking malicious and evil. I wanted to focus on the cold and sombre aspect of Pinhead; emotionless and almost sad. As much as he is a delegate for the Cenobites, he's also very much a prisoner; chained down by the very chains he uses to collect and destroy souls. I really wanted the artwork to reflect this.""

Hellraiser Returns With 30th Anniversary Soundtrack, Mondo Poster And Screening

By John Nugent, Empireonline.com, 31 August 2017

Death Waltz Recording Company "For anyone wanting to know what the Hellraiser 7" box set looks like. Here's me holding the prototype:"

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By [ ], deathwaltzrecs, 31 August 2017

Clive Barker - Hellraiser - Deathwaltz 7-inch box

Lakeshore Records "Hellraiser 30TH ANNIVERSARY VINYL! This special retail version of the anniversary release is remixed and remastered from the original 24 Track, 2 Inch Analog Reel to Reel Session Tapes. Overseen and approved by composer Christopher Young. We live for this! It is such an amazing album it's hard to believe it's been out of print for all these years. This version features digitally restored photography and artwork from the archives!"

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By [ ], Lakeshore Records, 15 August 2017

Lakeshore Records "Lakeshore Records is privileged to reissue the official score on vinyl, digital and CD! Long out of print, Christopher Young's completely remixed and remastered score from its original 24-track, 2 inch analog master session tapes will be immortalized in this brand new vinyl pressing. Digitally-restored photography from the film archives completes the lovingly-crafted collectible retail edition of the LP. This is a must-have for curators of iconic horror scores and film memorabilia!"

Hellraiser 30th Anniversary Retail Edition Vinyl Artwork Revealed

By [ ], Film Music Daily.com, 15 August 2017

Lakeshore Records "We absolutely love these amazing Hellraiser 30th Anniversary Editions being released by our friends and partners at Death Waltz Recording Company/Mondo! These are discrete different editions available only from Mondo that will not be available at Retail in the USA. The 7" boxed set is a glorious wonder to behold!"

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By [ ], Lakeshore Records, 1 September 2017


Clive Barker - Hellraiser - Deathwaltz

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