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Adam Scott Rejected from Hellraiser VI, Leads SXSW Horror Film

5/5/2026

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Adam Scott said he auditioned for Hellraiser VI despite Jacques dying in Hellraiser IV and hid his face from a Hellraiser IV producer by holding up his papers.
Producers later said they rejected him because of his performance, not the continuity error.
Scott now headlines the horror film Hokum, which premiered at SXSW and earned an NME review calling it aimless and a “it was all a dream” ending.

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Story summary

Adam Scott said he auditioned for Hellraiser VI despite Jacques dying in Hellraiser IV and hid his face from a Hellraiser IV producer by holding up his papers.
Producers later said they rejected him because of his performance, not the continuity error.
Scott now headlines the horror film Hokum, which premiered at SXSW and earned an NME review calling it aimless and a “it was all a dream” ending.