Question 1

Why did Clive Barker hate the film adaptation of his story?

Accepted Answer

Clive Barker was unhappy with some of the acting and especially with Rawhead Rex's ogre-like design, as he intended the monster to look like a giant phallus.

Question 2

What inspired the name Rawhead Rex in Clive Barker's original story?

Accepted Answer

In Clive Barker's original story, Rawhead Rex was a 9-foot tall demon with a face like raw meat, hence the name Rawhead.

Question 3

How did the production handle winter weather during filming?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot during a freezing cold winter. Streets and forests had to be hosed down to remove snow before certain scenes for continuity.

Question 4

How was the Rawhead Rex costume created, and how long did it take?

Accepted Answer

The special effects team only had four weeks to make the Rawhead Rex costume, and it was done as a single piece with latex skin.

Question 5

Who played the monster Rawhead Rex, and how old were they during filming?

Accepted Answer

Heinrich Von Schellendorf played Rawhead Rex, and he was only 19 at the time of filming.

Question 6

Why was Clive Barker so dissatisfied with the film adaptation of his story?

Accepted Answer

Clive Barker hated the film due to some of the acting and especially Rawhead Rex's ogre-like design, which differed from his intended giant phallus appearance. This inspired him to take a more central role in making Hellraiser.

Question 7

What inspired the name Rawhead Rex in Clive Barker's original story?

Accepted Answer

In Clive Barker's original story, Rawhead Rex was a 9-foot tall demon with a face like raw meat, which is where the name Rawhead comes from.

Question 8

What unusual production challenge did the crew face while filming in winter?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot during a freezing cold winter, requiring streets and forests to be hosed down to remove snow before certain scenes for continuity.

Question 9

How was the Rawhead Rex monster costume created, and how long did it take?

Accepted Answer

The special effects team only had four weeks to make the Rawhead Rex costume, which was created as a single piece with latex skin.

Question 10

Who played the monster Rawhead Rex, and how old were they during filming?

Accepted Answer

Heinrich Von Schellendorf played Rawhead Rex inside the costume suit, and he was only 19 years old at the time of filming.

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