Clive Barker

Birthday: 5 October 1952, Liverpool, England, UK

Clive Barker was born on October 5, 1952 in Liverpool, England. He is a writer and producer, known for Hellraiser (1987), Nightbreed (1990) and Lord of Illusions (1995).

Some people think that horror films are some sort of second class filmmaking, and the only way to by...Show more »

Some people think that horror films are some sort of second class filmmaking, and the only way to bypass that thinking is being proud of the fact that we do it. Show less «

Neil Gaiman is a star. He constructs stories like some demented cook might make a wedding cake, buil...Show more »

Neil Gaiman is a star. He constructs stories like some demented cook might make a wedding cake, building layer upon layer, including all kinds of sweet and sour in the mix. Show less «

People who've been good at this stuff are often Brits, and I see myself as continuing that tradition...Show more »

People who've been good at this stuff are often Brits, and I see myself as continuing that tradition. Show less «

Something I'm often asked at conventions is "What do you take to see this stuff?" and I don't! I jus...Show more »

Something I'm often asked at conventions is "What do you take to see this stuff?" and I don't! I just use my natural abilities. Show less «

I don't take accusations of selling out lightly.

'Underworld' was my first filmed book. I think there are about seven of my lines in it.

Pinhead, who doesn't do a decent, nice thing through eight movies still manages to receive fan mail ...Show more »

Pinhead, who doesn't do a decent, nice thing through eight movies still manages to receive fan mail from women who would like to bear his children Show less «

I remember when I watched Hellraiser (1987) with my mother. She cried when she saw my name in the op...Show more »

I remember when I watched Hellraiser (1987) with my mother. She cried when she saw my name in the opening credits and I had to tell her that that was the happiest she was going to be for the next two hours. Show less «

Horror fiction shows us that the control we believe we have is purely illusory, and that every momen...Show more »

Horror fiction shows us that the control we believe we have is purely illusory, and that every moment we teeter on chaos and oblivion. Show less «

I used to think that you'd open the door and there was Narnia. Increasingly, I think it's all around...Show more »

I used to think that you'd open the door and there was Narnia. Increasingly, I think it's all around us. Show less «

I firmly believe that a story is only as good as the villain.

Most 'Horror' movies nowadays aren't horror movies. They don't strike me as being horrific. That's w...Show more »

Most 'Horror' movies nowadays aren't horror movies. They don't strike me as being horrific. That's why I am very careful when using the word 'Horror' to describe something Show less «

All I've ever wanted to do is darken the day and brighten the night.