Clive Barker
Birthday: 5 October 1952, Liverpool, England, UK
Clive Barker was born on October 5, 1952 in Liverpool, England. He is a writer and producer, known for Hellraiser (1987), Nightbreed (1990) and Lord of Illusions (1995).
People who've been good at this stuff are often Brits, and I see myself as continuing that tradition Show more
People who've been good at this stuff are often Brits, and I see myself as continuing that tradition. Hide
Pinhead, who doesn't do a decent, nice thing through eight movies still manages to receive fan mail Show more
Pinhead, who doesn't do a decent, nice thing through eight movies still manages to receive fan mail from women who would like to bear his children Hide
I firmly believe that a story is only as good as the villain.
I firmly believe that a story is only as good as the villain.
I used to think that you'd open the door and there was Narnia. Increasingly, I think it's all around Show more
I used to think that you'd open the door and there was Narnia. Increasingly, I think it's all around us. Hide
Something I'm often asked at conventions is "What do you take to see this stuff?" and I don't! I jus Show more
Something I'm often asked at conventions is "What do you take to see this stuff?" and I don't! I just use my natural abilities. Hide
'Underworld' was my first filmed book. I think there are about seven of my lines in it.
'Underworld' was my first filmed book. I think there are about seven of my lines in it.
Neil Gaiman is a star. He constructs stories like some demented cook might make a wedding cake, buil Show more
Neil Gaiman is a star. He constructs stories like some demented cook might make a wedding cake, building layer upon layer, including all kinds of sweet and sour in the mix. Hide
I don't take accusations of selling out lightly.
I don't take accusations of selling out lightly.
Horror fiction shows us that the control we believe we have is purely illusory, and that every momen Show more
Horror fiction shows us that the control we believe we have is purely illusory, and that every moment we teeter on chaos and oblivion. Hide
Some people think that horror films are some sort of second class filmmaking, and the only way to by Show more
Some people think that horror films are some sort of second class filmmaking, and the only way to bypass that thinking is being proud of the fact that we do it. Hide
Most 'Horror' movies nowadays aren't horror movies. They don't strike me as being horrific. That's w Show more
Most 'Horror' movies nowadays aren't horror movies. They don't strike me as being horrific. That's why I am very careful when using the word 'Horror' to describe something Hide
All I've ever wanted to do is darken the day and brighten the night.
All I've ever wanted to do is darken the day and brighten the night.
I remember when I watched Hellraiser (1987) with my mother. She cried when she saw my name in the op Show more
I remember when I watched Hellraiser (1987) with my mother. She cried when she saw my name in the opening credits and I had to tell her that that was the happiest she was going to be for the next two hours. Hide
Clive Barker's FILMOGRAPHY
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as Actor (11)
as Director (3)
as Creator (16)
