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Hellriser (2017): Cast & Plot

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Hellriser is a 2017 horror film directed by Steve Lawson, starring Emmeline Hartley as Ella Locke, Andrew Coughlan and Raven Lee. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Hellriser (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Steve Lawson
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Hellriser About?

The premise of Hellriser without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a city is plagued by brutal occult murders, seasoned detective John Locke and his partner Terri Keyes must collaborate to investigate. Their search leads them to a derelict asylum now owned by the enigmatic Dr. Unnseine, who is conducting disturbing, Nazi-inspired experiments on its inmates. Among them is the alluring and dangerous Annie Dyer, who may possess vital clues to the murders and a terrifying connection to a gateway of Hell. Locke and Keyes must unravel the mystery before they become the next victims.

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Cast & crew

Hellriser Cast & Characters

Emmeline Hartley leads the cast as Ella Locke, with Andrew Coughlan as Dr. Unnseine and Raven Lee as Annie Dyer. Directed by Steve Lawson; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Steve Lawson

More films directed by Steve Lawson: St. Patrick’s Day Massacre, Ship of the Damned, Wrath of Dracula and Ripper’s Revenge.

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Plot

Hellriser Plot Summary

What happens in Hellriser from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the dark and eerie city of Belgrade, Serbia, a complex and haunting story unfolds around a mysterious puzzle known as the Leviathan Configuration, which draws characters into a terrifying world of pain, desire, and supernatural forces. The story begins with Serena Menaker (Hiam Abbass), a lawyer who encounters a mysterious man, Lorenz (Predrag Bjelac), on a park bench on behalf of her employer, the wealthy and enigmatic Roland Voight (Goran Visnjic). Serena receives a strange package, one that seemingly hints at hidden dark secrets, before attending a lavish party hosted by Voight in The Berkshires. There, she crosses paths with a sex worker named Joey (Kit Clarke), whom she instructs to enter a room with double doors, unknowingly setting off a chain of sinister events.

Full summary

The whole story of Hellriser, scene by scene

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Videos

Hellriser Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hellriser.

HELLRISER HD TRAILER 2017
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hellriser?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character that discovers the puzzle box in the film?

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FAQ

Hellriser FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hellriser, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hellriser?

Hellriser runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Hellriser released?

Hellriser was released on October 9, 2017.

Who directed Hellriser?

Hellriser was directed by Steve Lawson.

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Who is in the cast of Hellriser?

Hellriser stars Emmeline Hartley as Ella Locke, Andrew Coughlan as Dr. Unnseine and Raven Lee as Annie Dyer, among 9 credited actors.

Does Hellriser have a post-credit scene?

No. Hellriser has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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