The eighth film in the long-running horror series, HELLRAISER - HELLWORLD is the third HELLRAISER directed by former cinematographer Rick Bota. HELLWORLD is a self-aware entry in the series, with a plotline independent from the previous films. A group of internet gamers have become obsessed with a new HELLRAISER game, and receive an invitation from the website "Hellworld" to an exclusive party. But when they arrive, cyberspace becomes reality, and they discover the world of horror they've played in on the web now threatens their lives and souls. HELLWORLD continues the HELLRAISER series in a similar manner to the SCREAM films.