I was around when "Hellraiser" first hit the screens in 1987, starting Clive Barker Fever. That movie caught the imagination of the public, and even though the acting was weak, it had a story you could follow and there were some memorable characters. In total contrast, Lord of Illusions, despite the screenplay being written by Mr. Barker himself, had an unintelligible storyline, appalling acting, terrible special effects and bad direction even for 1995. Watching it in 2019 is a painful experience. One doesn't know whether to laugh or cry watching the actors pretend to understand what they're trying to convey. It's a movie that is best forgotten if you've had the misfortune of watching it and best avoided if you haven't. I've been lenient and given it four stars for the sword scene. It made me smile.
Review of Lord of Illusions
