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Loaded with nearly 3 hours of bonus material, this 3 disc set comes in a custom made Hellraiser Puzzle Box that slides open to reveal the discs. Disc 1 Hellraiser, Disc 2 Hellbound: Hellraiser II; Disc 3 Hellraiser Blu Ray.2009 Reaper Award Winner - Best In Show and Best Packaging
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Tim
Format:DVD
If you are planning on buying this boxset as I did, you should be aware of a packaging issue.
The discs come in the square box depicted, but instead of being in cases or sleeves, are held in place by fitting snugly between plastic slots. Unfortunately these slots hold the discs too snugly, and can mar the edges of the discs. Because of the design, you can damage the discs simply by removing them from their slots which may result in making them unreadable in some cases.
In the set I received, the Hellraiser 2 disc has some issues near the end of the movie. The other two discs have no playback issues, though the edges of the disc are visibly scratched where they were held in place.
Whoever designed this package clearly never read the basic care instructions for DVDs.
The discs come in the square box depicted, but instead of being in cases or sleeves, are held in place by fitting snugly between plastic slots. Unfortunately these slots hold the discs too snugly, and can mar the edges of the discs. Because of the design, you can damage the discs simply by removing them from their slots which may result in making them unreadable in some cases.
In the set I received, the Hellraiser 2 disc has some issues near the end of the movie. The other two discs have no playback issues, though the edges of the disc are visibly scratched where they were held in place.
Whoever designed this package clearly never read the basic care instructions for DVDs.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Luthor
Format:DVD
NOWHERE in the product information listed on the website, does it mention (other than containing 3 discs) what the actual movies in the set are? I was EXTREMELY disappointed to find that it only contains (2) movies and a Blueray edition disc and ***NOT*** the entire sequels of the full story! This may be my last purchase from Amazon because I was expecting more from a "boxed set" with a more accurate description such a the list of movies that it actually contains! Having removed the shrink wrap from the package, I can not return it now although the cube set comes inside of a plastic carton... BUYER BEWARE ;-(
DESCRIPTION INCLUDED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING:
MOVIES INCLUDED IN THIS SET ARE: (DISC 1) HELLRAISER - THE ORIGINAL 1987 CLASSIC, (DISC 2) HELLBOUND, HELLRAISER II - THE SHOCKING FOLLOW-UP THAT REDEFINED THE HORROR GENRE, (DISC 3) ALL NEW: HELLRAISER BLU-RAY - SEE HELL LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE (LOADED WITH HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING AUDIO COMMENTARIES WITH CAST & CREW, INTERVIEWS, BEHIND THE SCENES FEATURETTES, POSTER & STILL GALLERIES, TRAILERS, SCREENPLAYS & MORE!
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Actors: Andrew Robinson
Format: Box set, DVD-Video, Limited Edition, Widescreen, NTSC, Color, Import
Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 3
MPAA Rating:
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
DVD Release Date: April 21 2009
Run Time: 285 minutes
Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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**************************THIS SET DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SEQUELS OF MOVIES FROM THE STORY AS LISTED BELOW**********************
1988 - Hellbound: Hellraiser II
1992 - Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
1996 - Hellraiser: Bloodline
2000 - Hellraiser: Inferno
2002 - Hellraiser: Hellseeker
2005 - Hellraiser: Deader
2005 - Hellraiser: Hellworld (filmed back to back with Hellraiser: Deader)
2011 - Hellraiser: Revelations
DESCRIPTION INCLUDED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING:
MOVIES INCLUDED IN THIS SET ARE: (DISC 1) HELLRAISER - THE ORIGINAL 1987 CLASSIC, (DISC 2) HELLBOUND, HELLRAISER II - THE SHOCKING FOLLOW-UP THAT REDEFINED THE HORROR GENRE, (DISC 3) ALL NEW: HELLRAISER BLU-RAY - SEE HELL LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE (LOADED WITH HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING AUDIO COMMENTARIES WITH CAST & CREW, INTERVIEWS, BEHIND THE SCENES FEATURETTES, POSTER & STILL GALLERIES, TRAILERS, SCREENPLAYS & MORE!
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Product Details
Actors: Andrew Robinson
Format: Box set, DVD-Video, Limited Edition, Widescreen, NTSC, Color, Import
Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 3
MPAA Rating:
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
DVD Release Date: April 21 2009
Run Time: 285 minutes
Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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**************************THIS SET DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SEQUELS OF MOVIES FROM THE STORY AS LISTED BELOW**********************
1988 - Hellbound: Hellraiser II
1992 - Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
1996 - Hellraiser: Bloodline
2000 - Hellraiser: Inferno
2002 - Hellraiser: Hellseeker
2005 - Hellraiser: Deader
2005 - Hellraiser: Hellworld (filmed back to back with Hellraiser: Deader)
2011 - Hellraiser: Revelations
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90 of 107 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Finally we get what we've been asking for? Of course not!
Feb 22 2009
By Derek S. Bland
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Format:DVD
First of all, to those asking "why isn't this the complete collection?" I wish we could have gotten that, but Anchor Bay only has distribution rights for the first 2 films. The rest are in the hands of Dimension Films.
Now to trash a set that I've been wanting for a long time...
Ever since the UK got their version of Hellraiser 1, 2 & 3 in the Lament Cube, fans in the states have been clamoring for a release. Unfortunately special packaging is rarely released in the US because of complaints of shelf compatibility from both retailers and customers. Some of us, though, find unique ways to display these wonderful rarely-seen gems, and quickly grab them up.
I won't be doing that with this ridiculous set, though. It seems that Anchor Bay has said "OK, here's the packaging you want, but you have to take the total crap that's inside!" Seriously, why do I need the same copy of Hellraiser 1 that I just bought about a year and a half ago? Wouldn't it have been better to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film with the Lament Cube packaging along with the new material? And why do I need 2 copies of the first movie? Completely ridiculous. If I don't have a Blu-Ray player, the 3rd disc is useless to me. If I do have one, the regular copy of the first movie is useless to me. No matter what, the consumer is being forced to pay for something they absolutely do not need, even if they own none of the items in the package.
This release is a total dud, and I can't give it any more than 1 star due to the complete thoughtlessness on the part of Starz / Anchor Bay.
Now to trash a set that I've been wanting for a long time...
Ever since the UK got their version of Hellraiser 1, 2 & 3 in the Lament Cube, fans in the states have been clamoring for a release. Unfortunately special packaging is rarely released in the US because of complaints of shelf compatibility from both retailers and customers. Some of us, though, find unique ways to display these wonderful rarely-seen gems, and quickly grab them up.
I won't be doing that with this ridiculous set, though. It seems that Anchor Bay has said "OK, here's the packaging you want, but you have to take the total crap that's inside!" Seriously, why do I need the same copy of Hellraiser 1 that I just bought about a year and a half ago? Wouldn't it have been better to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film with the Lament Cube packaging along with the new material? And why do I need 2 copies of the first movie? Completely ridiculous. If I don't have a Blu-Ray player, the 3rd disc is useless to me. If I do have one, the regular copy of the first movie is useless to me. No matter what, the consumer is being forced to pay for something they absolutely do not need, even if they own none of the items in the package.
This release is a total dud, and I can't give it any more than 1 star due to the complete thoughtlessness on the part of Starz / Anchor Bay.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
a gift for my inner nerd.
May 19 2010
By B. Grannon
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was definiately an Impulse buy. I could have got the movies seperately for cheaper, but i have always wanted a puzzle box in one form or another and then I seen this.
It came well protected in its retail packaging, but the box leaves something to be desired. Made of a cheap lightweight plastic it is noticably lighter than it looks. It gives off the impression that you can rotate the halves of the boxes and in essence "play" with the box, but that is not the case, as the halves only fit together in one way. When put together, the fingers of the box halves have nothing to be supported against at the tip and will flex inward.
The movie quality is as others described it, and makes for an enjoyable experience.
In all i'm still happy with the purchase, although I'll probably put the discs into a binder and add some weights to the box and glue it shut, to use as a paperweight of sorts.
It came well protected in its retail packaging, but the box leaves something to be desired. Made of a cheap lightweight plastic it is noticably lighter than it looks. It gives off the impression that you can rotate the halves of the boxes and in essence "play" with the box, but that is not the case, as the halves only fit together in one way. When put together, the fingers of the box halves have nothing to be supported against at the tip and will flex inward.
The movie quality is as others described it, and makes for an enjoyable experience.
In all i'm still happy with the purchase, although I'll probably put the discs into a binder and add some weights to the box and glue it shut, to use as a paperweight of sorts.
45 of 58 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Such silly things to sell you
Feb 18 2009
By N. P. Stathoulopoulos
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
No, this hasn't been released yet, but the contents are now well-known. And no, I don't get it, as the previous reviewer noted.
With DVD sales being what they are and the same companies trying to sell you the same thing all over again (hello, Blu Ray), this is a strange box set and most likely not worth it to you.
The 'newest' thing here is the Hellraiser Blu Ray, which will also be made available on its own. Otherwise...you get the cool box. And we've been waiting for a Hellraiser box set that looked like the Lament Configuration, but this isn't it. It's only the first two films, and it's the 20th anniversary edition of each...both of which have already been available.
Basically, if you haven't purchased the first two films in 10 years, since the tin box from earlier this decade had very nice versions of both with pretty much all of the extras you'd need, then this might be a good pickup. (The Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 20th Anniversary disc does have a number of new extras not previously seen, while the original only adds a few non-essential interviews). Otherwise, as has been noted, pick up the Hellraiser Blu Ray if that's what you need, and wait for a ultimage mega-box of all of the films, if they can ever sort out the rights, the format, the versions, and the extras.
With DVD sales being what they are and the same companies trying to sell you the same thing all over again (hello, Blu Ray), this is a strange box set and most likely not worth it to you.
The 'newest' thing here is the Hellraiser Blu Ray, which will also be made available on its own. Otherwise...you get the cool box. And we've been waiting for a Hellraiser box set that looked like the Lament Configuration, but this isn't it. It's only the first two films, and it's the 20th anniversary edition of each...both of which have already been available.
Basically, if you haven't purchased the first two films in 10 years, since the tin box from earlier this decade had very nice versions of both with pretty much all of the extras you'd need, then this might be a good pickup. (The Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 20th Anniversary disc does have a number of new extras not previously seen, while the original only adds a few non-essential interviews). Otherwise, as has been noted, pick up the Hellraiser Blu Ray if that's what you need, and wait for a ultimage mega-box of all of the films, if they can ever sort out the rights, the format, the versions, and the extras.
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