Hellraisers: The Life and Inebriated Times of Burton, Harris, O'Toole and Reed

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I formed a new group called Alcoholics-Unanimous. If you don't feel like a drink, you ring another member and he comes over to persuade you."--Richard Harris Hellraisers is the story of drunken binges of near biblical proportions, parties and orgies, broken marriages, riots, and wanton sexual conquests. Indeed, acts so outrageous that if you or I had perpetrated them we could have ended up in jail. Their mercurial acting talent and love from the press and the public allowed them to get away with the kind of behaviour that today's film stars could scarcely dream of. They were truly the last of a breed, the last of the movie hellraisers.

Hellraisers: The Life and Inebriated Times of Richard Burton

Director Peter Medak recognizes that this element of danger was a significant part of the hellraiser’s make-up. ‘It was the same with Burton and O’Toole, and Harris and Reed, there was this terrible sense of danger around them, you didn’t know if they were going to kiss you, hug you or punch you right in the face. They were just wonderful.’a b Tubbs, Juniper (May 25, 2021). "Hulu Acquires Hellraiser Remake". Comic Book Resource . Retrieved May 25, 2021. Squires, John (2016-11-08). "Doug Bradley Talks Pinhead vs. Michael Myers Film That Almost Was". Bloody Disgusting! . Retrieved 2019-02-20. a b Throne, Will (April 27, 2020). " 'Hellraiser' Series in Development at HBO". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 27, 2020. McNary, Dave (2019-05-06). " 'Hellraiser' Revival in the Works With 'Dark Knight' Writer David S. Goyer". Variety . Retrieved 2019-10-11.

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Barker created the franchise and served as writer/director of the original film. He has stated that he signed away the story and character rights to the production company prior to the release of the first film, not realizing the critical and financial success it would be. [1] The franchise was rebooted with an eleventh film, which was released on Hulu in 2022, as well as a television series continuation in development at HBO. [2] [3] Films [ edit ] Film I don't have a drink problem. But if that was the case and doctors told me I had to stop I'd like to think that I would be brave enough to drink myself into the grave."--Oliver Reed Hanley, Ken (18 February 2016). "Exclusive Comments, BTS Image: Director Gary Tunnicliffe talks HELLRAISER Sequel!". fangoria.com. Fangoria. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017 . Retrieved 19 February 2016. Tales of wretched excess: these actors spent most of their days drunk as skunks getting into all kinds of mischief--much of which they couldn't remember. But they all made indelible marks during the 50's, 60's, and 70's when they were in their heyday. A lot of what went on with these guys (Richard Burton, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris and lone survivor, Peter O'Toole)off stage caused bruises on my chin from my jaw dropping so often (and I felt a bit woozy from all the vicarious boozing)--but after a while, the legacy of their excesses and their attempts to stay on various wagons was wrenching; doctors operating on Richard Burton, towards the end of his life, discovered that his spinal column was coated with crystalized alcohol; marriages were shattered; careers evaporated. In the end, all of them are and will be remembered fondly for the brief shining moments of their acting lives--and that they had a hell of a time.Hellraisers : The Life and Inebriated Times of Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, and Oliver Reed Lawrence, Gregory (September 14, 2021). "David S. Goyer Tells Us the New 'Hellraiser' Movie Is "Terrifying," "Amazing," "Jaw-Dropping" ". Collider . Retrieved September 21, 2021.

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An incredibly entertaining series of anecdotes, interspersed with unpretentious and conversational interviews—all about drinking."— Los Angeles TimesIn my own book several writers raised hell while they were undergraduates at the Hypocrites Club in Oxford, 1921-24. And then put away childish things and settled down to a life of sobriety. Up to a point. Super 3D Noah's Ark originated as a Hellraiser license for the Nintendo Entertainment System. During the course of its development, the game's abandoned the Hellraiser license and converted it into a simplified game based on the Bible. [58]