The Forbidden (1978)

UK,
36m
16mm film, black and white
mono

A British horror film directed by Clive Barker.

Plot Summary

A painter is working on a piece which combines mosaic with arcane hieroglyphics. Something in the work's structure attracts the attention of that assault him, tattooing a copy of the work onto his flesh and claiming their masterpiece by flaying him.

Credits

Crew
Director: Clive Barker
Script: Clive Barker
Music: Adrian Carson

Cast
Peter Atkins (Faust)
Clive Barker
Doug Bradley
Phil Rimmer
Lyn Darnell
Julia Blake

See also
Hellraiser (1987)

References

Periodicals

  • Video Watchdog no.183 (May/June 2016) pp.56-62 – illustrated review (by Chris Herzog)