Pinhead
Basic Information
Full Name: Elliot Spencer
Aliases/Nicknames: Pinhead, Hell Priest, Lead Cenobite, The Dark Prince of Pain,
The Black Pope of Hell
Age: Over 100 years
Gender: Male (original series), Female (reboot)
Occupation: Hell Priest; Cenobite in Hell’s Army
Affiliation: Hell’s Army, Leviathan
Appearance
Height: 6’5”
Build: Slim
Eye Color: Black (currently), Blue (formerly)
Hair Color: Bald (currently), Dark Brown (formerly)
Distinguishing Features: Head studded with nails, pale white skin
Background
Place of Origin: England (Victorian Era)
Family: Not applicable
Education: Not specified
History: Formerly a Captain in the British Army during World War I, became a
Cenobite after opening the Lament Configuration
Personality
Traits: Diabolic, sadistic, proud, and arrogant
Likes: Inflicting and observing pain
Dislikes: Humanity’s inhumanity, failure of God to mankind
Strengths: Commanding presence, leadership of Cenobites
Weaknesses: Overconfidence, underestimating opponents
Abilities
Skills: Master of torture and pain infliction
Powers (if applicable): Summoning hooked chains, teleportation, immortality,
turning people into Cenobites
Equipment/Tools: Various knives, hooked and barbed blades
Relationships
Allies: Cenobites
Enemies: Those who oppose Leviathan or seek to escape Hell’s torments
Romantic Interests: None
Mentors: Leviathan
Proteges: None
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Transformation into a Cenobite, encounters with Kirsty Cotton
Character Development: Evolution from a human to a demonic entity
Challenges/Conflicts: Struggles with his past human emotions and identity
Quotes
Catchphrases: “We have such sights to show you.”
Notable Dialogue: "Explorers in the further regions of experience. Demons to
some, angels to others."
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Pinhead was once a human known as Elliot Spencer who lost his
faith in humanity and God during World War I
Influences: Represents a twisted version of a religious figure, a dark priest of Hell1
Cultural Impact: Became an iconic horror figure and a symbol of the Hellraiser
franchise
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Pinhead, due to his supernatural abilities and command over pain.
Vs Robin Hood: Pinhead, for his ability to manipulate reality and instill fear.
Vs T-800 Terminator: Pinhead, as he can alter reality and is not limited to physical
forms.
Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief, because of his enhanced abilities and
futuristic equipment.
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, as her divine origin and strength could
potentially overcome Pinhead’s demonic powers.
References
First Appearance: The Hellbound Heart (novella)
Creators: Clive Barker
Portrayed by: Doug Bradley (original series), Stephan Smith Collins, Paul T. Taylor,
Jamie Clayton (reboot)