Cenobites are a fictional classification of demon featured in the Hellraiser multimedia franchise. They are characterized by pale skin, bald heads with various physical deformities, ritualistic mutilations scars and/or piercings. They also have a keen fondness for leather. Cenobites play a major role in all of the Hellraiser films, but the one that stands out the most is the Lead Cenobite, whom fans have affectionately given the moniker, "Pinhead" (played by Doug Bradley). Multiple Cenobites are seen in all four of the theatrically released films, but when the franchise hit the direct-to-video market, their presence in the franchise dwindled until only Pinhead remained.
In the first Hellraiser, there are four actual Cenobites presented, none of which are provided with actual names. There is the Lead Cenobite, a Female Cenobite, the Chatterer Cenobite and the Butterball Cenobite. There is also a demonic entity known as the Engineer, which is actually the creature responsible for the creation of the Cenobites.
Known Cenobites[]
- Lead Cenobite, Also known as "Pinhead"; Human alter ego: Captain Elliot Spencer.
- Butterball - A fat-ass Cenobite.
- Chatterer - A tall, lipless Cenobite with persistently chattering teeth; does not speak.
- Female Cenobite - A bald female with her throat torn open. There have been two such individuals.
- Camerahead Cenobite, Also known as Daniel "Doc" Fisher.
Notes[]
- Cenobite redirects to this page.