The Labyrinth (Hellraiser)

The Labyrinth is a Lovecraftian-like eldritch dimension from the fictional universe of the Hellraiser franchise. This realm is a place of extreme agony ruled by the Cenobites and their god, Leviathan. Existing outside our dimension, it's often compared to Hell as it's a place of endless suffering. Described as a vast, complex labyrinth, this realm has no clear exit. At its core lies Leviathan, the entity controlling the Cenobites. While sometimes called Hell, its exact nature and relation to traditional religious concepts remain uncertain.
== Description ==
The Labyrinth is a complex, multi-story maze filled with countless rooms and passageways. Outsiders cannot find their way through it. Inside, countless souls are trapped and subjected to endless, personalized torment by demonic creatures. Above the Labyrinth, a massive, geometric entity called Leviathan supposedly reigns, though its exact role remains unknown.
Hell, once a chaotic and entertaining realm according to the character Pinhead, has transformed into a more structured place since Angelique's era. While naturally a labyrinthine dimension, Hell is capable of changing its form based on the pleasures and pains of its inhabitants. Many believe it's not the traditional Hell of religious texts but a separate dimension that can be interpreted as either heaven or hell, depending on the perspective of those trapped within.
Hell, as depicted in the franchise, has evolved from a chaotic, pleasure-pain dimension into a more structured and less enjoyable place. While originally a formless realm shaped by the inhabitants' experiences, it's now often portrayed as a traditional hell. There’s speculation that it might not be the biblical Hell but a different dimension entirely, experienced as heaven or hell depending on the trapped soul.
== Trivia ==
* Clive Barker's film adaptation of his terrifying novella, Hellbound Heart, incorporates Lovecraftian elements featuring ancient, powerful beings. Barker himself is often categorized as a Lovecraftian writer, and this influence is evident not only in the film he directed but also in the original novella, which shares stylistic similarities with Lovecraft's work.
Category:Dimensions
Category:Extra-Dimensional Locations
Category:Locations Originating From Mythos-Inspired Works