Reception
Bloodline was heavily marketed and initially received some positive reviews in amongst a field of negative criticism. Some praised its expanded scope while others derided its cheaper horror aspects. In the United States and Canada, it grossed $9,336,886. It currently ranks 25% Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, slightly higher in rank than its predecessor. Nevertheless it became the last Hellraiser movie to have a theatrical release.
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