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).
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 don't take accusations of selling out lightly.
I don't take accusations of selling out lightly.
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...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. Show less «
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.
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...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 Show less «
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 ch...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 Show less «
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...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. Show less «
Neil Gaiman is a star. He constructs stories like some demented cook might make a wedding cake, building layer upon layer, including all kin...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. Show less «
'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.
Horror fiction shows us that the control we believe we have is purely illusory, and that every moment we teeter on chaos and oblivion.
Horror fiction shows us that the control we believe we have is purely illusory, and that every moment we teeter on chaos and oblivion.
I used to think that you'd open the door and there was Narnia. Increasingly, I think it's all around us.
I used to think that you'd open the door and there was Narnia. Increasingly, I think it's all around us.
People who've been good at this stuff are often Brits, and I see myself as continuing that tradition.
People who've been good at this stuff are often Brits, and I see myself as continuing that tradition.
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.
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.
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