★★★½ · Letterboxd

I think the best way I can describe this is that it's an acceptable sequel. I have yet to find a horror sequel that surpasses its predecessor.
It's a direct continuation of where Hellraiser (1987) left off, so a lot of the suspense and mystery that I loved about the first film was somewhat lost. I think some of the spirit that Barker, the author of the source material, brought to the direction of Hellraiser was lost in transition as well.
The real effects and worldbuilding are still very fun though.