Is the New Hellraiser a Remake or a Reimagination of the Original?

Yes, the new Hellraiser is a reboot and won’t follow the original story. It’s simply a standalone film that brings the groundbreaking set, costume design, and special effects of the original to new heights through modern visual effects. The design of the Cenobites and the way they slowly get introduced in ‘Hellraiser’ as the protagonists slowly get abducted is good pacing. You might find yourself rooting for the Cenobites more than the main characters, but with a reboot of a series with such iconic monsters, that’s a good thing.