The Clive Barker Podcast

In Episode 542, Ryan and Jose give their initial reactions to the Boom Studios Hellraiser Resurrection comic "New Wounds".  Plus we have some Clive Barker and Hellraiser news.
 
This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and YouTube Video.
 
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From the Reef
Clive Barker gets Lifetime Achievement Award
Berkley Publishing Group Congratulates Clive Barker on LAA
Hellraiser Revival Mods
Bull Airs Cult Hellraiser stuff
 
Review: Hellraiser Resurrections: New Wounds
Written by Mike Costa: Illustrated by Paco Camallonga
 
Hellraiser Resurrections: Reading Order
New Wounds #1
The Onanistic Ritual #1
The Deep Gospel #1
Hell's Council #1
The Return of the Priest #1
 
Listener / Barker Fan Comments (Hellraiser Resurrections)
Reddit Comments
 
 
Coming Next
Book Club of Blood : Down Satan
Continuing Hellraiser Revival Coverage
Boom Studios Hellraiser Resurrection Comics: The Onanistic Ritual
Clive's Contemporaries 1988 – They Live
Clive's Contemporaries 1990 -- Darkman
Days of the Dead Chicago
More News and Interviews
 
Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron)
David Anderson
Erik Van T' Holt
Daniel Elven
Bradley Gartz
Markus
David Blair
Matthew Batten
Bennett
Jesse
Timothy Ramakers
Terry Murdock
John-John
Ichtyandros (new)
Sponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination
Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast
Sponsor: Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Renewed
 
 
And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.
 
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In Episode 541, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair to give their initial reactions to the new game, Hellraiser Revival.  This episode will be a little rougher than usual since I'm traveling for work, and putting this together without much time.  
This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and YouTube Video. 
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Hellraiser Revival Full Game – First Impressions 
Listener / Barker Fan Comments
Coming Next
Continuing Hellraiser Revival Coverage
Boom Studios Hellraiser Comics
Clive's Contemporaries 1988 – They Live
Clive's Contemporaries 1990 — Vote! — Darkman
Book Club of Blood : Down, Satan!
More News and Interviews
Days of the Dead Chicago
Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron)
David Anderson
Erik Van T' Holt
Daniel Elven
Bradley Gartz
Markus
David Blair
Matthew Batten
Bennett
Jesse
Timothy Ramakers
Terry Murdock
John-John
Ichtyandros (new)
Sponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination
Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast
Sponsor: Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Renewed
And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end. 
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In Episode 540, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair for another Book Club of Blood episode. This time, we cover Volume 4's "Revelations". This plus some Hellraiser news! 
This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and YouTube Video. 
Sponsor : Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination | Pinterest | ETSY Store
Check Out His Recent Painting: Hearts & Koi: Harmony In Color and Mowgli
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Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast
News From the Reef
Happy Birthday to Clive Barker, 10/5
Boom! Studios announces 2 new Hellraiser Comics
Peaches Hellraiser Revival Video
Unlicensed Nightbreed Sequel Book
Book Club of Blood Discussion: 
Books. Of Blood Vol. 4 | Revelations 
Show Notes
youtube
Ozzy Osbourne Miracle Man
Boom Studios! Reserve
Days of the Dead Chicago
Galloping Ghost Arcade
Listener / Barker Fan Comments
Speakpipe Voicemail — Jeff the killer? 
Reddit
Coming Next
Hellraiser Revival Coverage
Boom Studios Hellraiser Comics
Clive's Contemporaries 1988 – They Live
Clive's Contemporaries 1990 — Vote! Darkman is in the lead
Book Club of Blood : Down, Satan!
More News and Interviews
Days of the Dead Chicago
Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron)
David Anderson
Erik Van T' Holt
Daniel Elven
Bradley Gartz
Markus
David Blair
Matthew Batten
Bennett
Jesse
Timothy Ramakers
Terry Murdock
John-John
Ichtyandros (new)
Sponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination
Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast
Sponsor: Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Renewed
And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end. 
web www.clivebarkercast.com
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In this special bonus episode, Ryan and Jose review the Steam demo for Hellraiser Revival, as Jose plays it.  We recommend watching the YouTube version to follow along with the game-play. 
 
This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. 
 
Sponsor : Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination | Pinterest | ETSY Store
Check Out His Recent Painting: Hearts & Koi: Harmony In Color and Mowgli
Sponsor : Ed Martinez YouTube Channel
Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast
 
Hellraiser Revival Demo Impressions
 
Coming Next
Book Club of Blood : Revelations
Clive's Contemporaries 1988 – They Live
More Hellraiser Revival Coverage
More News and Interviews
 
 
Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron)
David Anderson
Erik Van T' Holt
Daniel Elven
Bradley Gartz
Markus
David Blair
Matthew Batten
Bennett
Jesse
Timothy Ramakers
Terry Murdock
John-John
Ichtyandros (new)
Sponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination
Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast
Sponsor: Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Renewed
 
 
 
And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.
 
web www.clivebarkercast.com
Apple Podcasts,  Android,  Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian 
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Support the show
Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian  Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | Apple
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Music is by Ray Norrish
 
All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com
 
 
AI Summary
 
Quick recap
Ryan and Jose conducted a live gameplay session of the Hellraiser Revival demo for their Clive Barker podcast, with Jose playing the game and sharing his screen via Zoom while Ryan provided commentary. They experienced technical difficulties with the screen sharing quality, but managed to play through significant portions of the demo including the tutorial labyrinth, cultist encounters, and puzzle-solving mechanics. Jose demonstrated the game's survival horror elements, crafting system, and challenging combat sequences, particularly noting the terrifying Chatterer Cenobite enemy and the game's explicit content. They discussed the game's graphics, atmosphere, and puzzles, with Jose praising the artwork and labyrinth design while noting the difficulty level on easy settings. The session revealed the game's focus on stealth mechanics, body horror elements, and the player's role as Sunny, who must navigate both Earth and Hell while dealing with cultists and Cenobites.
 
Game Demo Review Discussion
Jose and Ryan discussed playing through a demo game, with Jose having completed about 40 minutes of play on the easy difficulty setting. They reviewed the game's graphics and content, including a home invasion scenario involving cultists and a puzzle box. Jose noted the high quality of the artwork and design elements in the game, particularly the apartment setting with details like a boombox and drug addiction information.
Labyrinth Horror Game Discussion
Jose and Ryan discussed playing a game set in a labyrinthine environment with horror elements, comparing it to Resident Evil and Portal. They explored the game's tutorial section, noting its atmospheric lighting and challenging navigation. Jose encountered various obstacles and creatures while trying to find a way through the labyrinth, with both players commenting on the game's scary and gross elements.
Hellraiser Video Game Discussion
Ryan and Jose discussed playing a Hellraiser video game, focusing on its architecture, puzzles, and gameplay elements. They explored features like using fire from glowing objects and moving rocks to solve puzzles, while noting the presence of Doug Bradley's voice and Christopher Young's music. The conversation included observations about the game's visual elements and cutscenes, with Jose taking screenshots of the gameplay.
Cult Game Demo Discussion
Jose and Ryan discussed a game demo involving a character named Marlowe who was kidnapped and taken to a cult location. The game features interactive elements where players must break binds using the F button, and includes a crafting system where players can collect items to make bandages and coins. The discussion revealed that the game's box loads on suffering, and players will encounter various cultists and interactive challenges throughout the gameplay.
Scarlet Church Game Demo Exploration
Jose and Ryan discussed exploring a game demo set in the Scarlet Church, where they discovered they needed to interact with rotting corpses to find puzzle pieces. They identified that progress in the demo would not transfer to the full game, as it was separate from the actual game experience. Throughout their exploration, they found various items including paint, blemished diamonds, and a palette, while uncovering more of the game's narrative elements.
Cultist Navigation and Discovery Mission
Jose and Ryan discussed navigating a compound while encountering cultists and dealing with a body. Jose successfully opened a locked container using lockpicking skills similar to Skyrim. They encountered enemies who shot Jose, though he was able to continue the mission. The pair discovered an elevator and a bloody tunnel, eventually finding their way to an alley where they observed discarded bodies in dumpsters.
Cenobites Labyrinth Game Discovery
Jose and Ryan played a video game involving a labyrinth and cultists called Cenobites. They discovered an office belonging to a character named Bruno, who appeared to be involved in some kind of cult activity. The players found and used a "tongue key" to unlock a door, and encountered various disturbing elements in the game, including preserved bodies and torture scenes.
 
Game Progress and Production Discussion
Jose and Ryan discussed playing a game that involves finding items and keycards to progress through levels, with Jose navigating through different areas and encountering unsettling sounds and visuals. Jose struggled to locate a keycard needed to advance, but eventually found it after some trial and error. They noted that the game's dark themes and unsettling elements make it challenging to play, and Ryan suggested that backtracking and repeated deaths could be edited out during post-production.
Puzzle Game Demon Avoidance Challenge
Jose and Ryan discussed playing a game involving puzzles and avoiding demons, with Jose sharing his screen and navigating through gameplay. Jose encountered challenges with the game's mechanics, including difficulty in escaping from demons like Chatterer, and experienced technical issues due to Zoom lag. Despite these obstacles, Jose expressed determination to continue playing and complete the game.
Video Game Mechanics Discussion
Jose and Ryan discussed a video game they were playing, focusing on combat mechanics and character interactions. Jose demonstrated how to defeat enemies and navigate the game world, while Ryan asked questions about gameplay elements like hit points and enemy status. The conversation included audio from Jose's screen-sharing, with discussions about game mechanics and story elements, including references to Emily Dickinson's poems and Cenobites.
Hellraiser Game Demo Discussion
Jose and Ryan played a demo of the upcoming horror game Hellraiser, which features survival horror elements including puzzles and sneaking past enemies. They discussed the game's difficulty, particularly the combat and stealth mechanics, and noted the impressive graphics and maze-like environments. Ryan mentioned they would reschedule the Book Club of Blood discussion on Revelations for the following week due to David's illness, and Jose agreed to share his game recording with Ryan for editing into a podcast episode.

Jose and I love doing movie commentaries, but we have run out of films to cover!  The series "Commentary on Clive's Contemporaries"   allows us to look in the background and see what movies were happening when these Clive Barker movies and sequels were being made.  We choose a range of movies, and you, the listeners, vote for which one we cover. This series was sponsored by our listeners in the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign, Clive Barker Podcast Presents Fundraiser 11 : The Patron Configuration and covers a range of years from 1973 (Salome) to 2024 (Night of the Zoopocalypse) and beyond.  
 
 
 
From The Reef
Library of the Dead: Kickstarter Update #6
 
So Far:
 
1973 -- The Forbidden VS. Enter the Dragon
1978 -- Salome Vs. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1985 -- Transmutations VS. Silver Bullet
1986 – Rawhead Rex VS. Big Trouble In Little China
1987 - Hellraiser VS. Prince of Darkness
1987 - Hellraiser VS. Angelheart
1988 - Hellbound VS. They Live
1990 – Nightbreed VS.
 
 
Commentary, Angel Heart
1987 - Directed by Alan Parker, Written by William Hjortsberg & Alan Parker
1h 53m
 
Coming Next
Book Club of Blood : Revelations
Clive's Contemporaries 1988 – They Live
More News and Interviews
 
Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron)
David Anderson
Erik Van T' Holt
Daniel Elven
Amanda Stewart
Bradley Gartz
Markus
David Blair
Matthew Batten
Bennett
Jesse
Timothy Ramakers
Terry Murdock
John-John
Ichtyandros (new)
Sponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination
Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast
Sponsor: Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Renewed
 
And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.
 
web www.clivebarkercast.com
Apple Podcasts,  Android,  Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian 
BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community | TikTok
 
Support the show
Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian  Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | Apple
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Music is by Ray Norrish
 
All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com
AI Summary
 
Ryan and Jose recorded episode 538 of the Clive Barker Podcast, focusing on an audio commentary for the 1987 film Angelheart as part of their "Clive's Contemporaries" series. They began with news about the successful Library of the Dead Kickstarter campaign, which had reached $1.5 million and unlocked new stretch goals. The majority of the episode was spent discussing Angelheart, with Ryan and Jose analyzing the film's plot, characters, and themes, comparing it to Hellraiser and other films of the era. They discussed the film's Faustian bargain, the performance of Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro, and the movie's grim and surreal atmosphere. They also touched on the film's production, reception, and its place among other 1987 releases. The episode concluded with a brief mention of upcoming podcast topics and a discussion about potential future interviews.
 
Library of the Dead Campaign
Ryan and Jose discussed the latest updates on the Library of the Dead Kickstarter campaign, noting that it had surpassed its $1.5 million stretch goal and introduced a new goal at $2 million. They reviewed the campaign's details, including late pledges and exclusive content, and agreed it was worth supporting. The conversation then shifted to an audio commentary on the film "Angelheart," analyzing its plot, characters, and connections to Clive Barker's book "Falling Angel." They discussed the film's themes, including amnesia, supernatural elements, and the relationship between the protagonist and the devil-like character, Louis Cipher.
Angel Heart Movie Analysis Discussion
Ryan and Jose discussed the movie "Angel Heart," focusing on its plot, characters, and themes. They analyzed Johnny Favorite's role, the presence of voodoo elements, and the movie's setting in Louisiana during the Civil Rights era. The discussion included insights into the movie's portrayal of dissociation, hallucinations, and the devil's influence on Johnny Favorite's actions. They also compared it to other films with similar plot elements and debated the movie's interpretation, particularly regarding Johnny's actions and the role of the devil.