What’s Your Pleasure? Paul T. Taylor on Playing Pinhead in Hellraiser: Judgment

From Sin City to Hell: An Interview with Hellraiser's New Pinhead

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About This Interview Published June 24, 2026 Podcast Runtime: 22 mins

In this exclusive interview, Now Playing Podcast speaks with actor Paul T. Taylor, the performer who stepped into the role of Pinhead for the upcoming Hellraiser: Judgment. Taylor discusses replacing franchise legend Doug Bradley, his approach to portraying Clive Barker’s iconic Cenobite, and how he prepared for one of horror’s most recognizable characters.

Taylor also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with James Gunn on Super and Robert Rodriguez on Sin City, explains the extensive Pinhead makeup process, talks about fan expectations surrounding the Hellraiser franchise, and reveals why Hellraiser: Bloodline remains his favorite entry in the series.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser films, curious about the evolution of Pinhead, or interested in the making of Hellraiser: Judgment, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the actor behind the nails.

 

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