Barker’s vision of Hell is not the one of fire, brimstone, and lava that most imagine it to be. The second half of the novel sees the characters finally entering the underworld. Each character is different, but they all show the same level of loyalty that Harry has for Norma, which makes them a great team. At the same time, Caz and their other two companions-Lana and Dale-are just as adamant about not letting Harry go after the hell priest alone. When Pinhead takes Norma through the portal to Hell, Harry does not hesitate to follow them through to save her. Harry’s past and current life seem to have hardened him, but he still has a soft spot for the two people he trusts the most-Norma, and Caz King, who gave Harry all the tattoos that protect him and warn him of supernatural danger. He is still a mysterious figure, and perhaps will have to remain so.ĬLICK HERE For 100s of FREE Trashy Horror Movies!Ī perfect counterbalance to Pinhead is Harry D’Amour, who is gleefully sarcastic and witty, even in the face of the Hell Priest. The only disappointment I have about the tome is that we are not really given that much information about Pinhead or his background. His iconic status in the genre will be enough to endear readers to him, but he also commits many atrocities against the other characters in the novel, whom we come to like just as much.
As with any good villain, you will go back and forth between liking and hating Pinhead. He even recruits one of them, Felixson, as his servant “dog” to do his bidding for the remainder of the novel. Pinhead is still well-spoken and arrogant, but several other sides to his character are also shown-his impatience, desperation, and yes, sometimes even a little bit of fear comes forth. The first few chapters introduce the reader to the sadomasochistic torturer we all know and love by having him slaughter an entire room full of magicians in the most unique and disgusting ways. Perhaps most intriguing thing about The Scarlet Gospels is the focus on Pinhead, and seeing this character in his own world. Knowing these characters better will perhaps deepen the experience for some readers, but Barker writes all of the characters-Pinhead, Harry, Caz, Norma-so well and gives enough of their backstory to make all readers feel like they’ve known them for years. The Scarlet Gospels reads just as easily for the seasoned Barker fan as it does for someone who maybe only saw Hellraiser and/or Lord of Illusions (the 1995 film that features D’Amour as the main character). Good news for anyone new to Barker’s work: If you haven’t read The Hellbound Heart, or any of the novels that feature Harry D’Amour, there is no need to worry. Love Real Life Ghost Hunting Shows? CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
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