![]() However, I was a bit surprised when the novel begins to lose momentum. Coming from the mind of Barker, I expected nothing less. Given the graphic detail of how Harry’s law enforcement partner met his demise, it comes as no surprise that this image haunts Harry throughout the book. As the novel progresses, there is another brutal scene in the form of a flashback involving Harry, the heroic supernatural detective of the story, and the death of his partner. If that is the case, I think many horror icons, including the Hell Priest Pinhead, may be in a bit of trouble.Īnyway, back to The Scarlet Gospels. Recently answering questions at New York Film Academy, in regards to Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Carpenter voiced his opinion that Zombie took away the mystery behind Michael Myers. However, horror legend John Carpenter may disagree. Also, now knowing that the cenobite is a high priest of Hell explains why he, in particular, answers the call to the Lament Configuration when the puzzle box is opened. Personally, I find this name much more fitting, though I doubt it will ever replace the character’s nickname. ![]() ![]() ![]() After decades of calling him Pinhead, fans discover that his actual name is the Hell Priest. It is here where we learn Pinhead, like the author who created him, has a disdain for his nickname. Opening with a graphically detailed scene where the pin-faced demon slaughters the last remaining occult magicians in his mission to acquire all knowledge of the dark arts created by man, the bar is set quite high. ![]()
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