Hellraiser is being turned into a survival horror game
The developers at Saber Interactive have such sights to show you: the studio just announced that it’s taking the terrifying world of the classic Hellraiser films and turning it into a survival horror game. The new title is called Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, and somehow it’s the first gaming adaptation of the franchise, which has been around since 1987.
According to the studio, the game will blend “survival horror with a single-player, story-driven action experience.” And, yes, there will be a dark and mysterious puzzle box. There are also some notable names on board. Doug Bradley, the original actor for Hellraiser’s iconic villain Pinhead, will be reprising the role, and series creator Clive Barker is assisting with the game’s story. In a statement, Barker said that “I’m eager for both the curious and the damned to experience this new chapter in the Hellraiser mythos, where every moment balances on the brink of nightmare and revelation.”
While this will be the first Hellraiser game, it’s part of a growing trend of classic horror franchises being adapted for the medium. The likes of Friday the 13th, The Evil Dead, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre were turned into asymmetrical multiplayer games.
Single-player survival horror seems like a better fit for Hellraiser, however, though it’s unclear yet when it might be available. Right now it’s listed as simply “in development.” It’ll be available on the PC, PS5, and Xbox whenever it does launch.