You'd think this film would be a slasher based on Pinhead's association with Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger and Jason as horror icons. But its not a slasher, its something much more original and horrifying.
The unpleasantness of the antagonists combined with the almost excessive violence (keyword:almost) sets a grim tone; this definitely isn't what you'd call a popcorn movie. Despite the protagonists "winning" at the end the feeling you're left with is that of both relief and discomfort. This victory…