Is "The Hellbound Heart" by Clive Barker the beginning of?

Question

the "Hellraiser" storylines?

Answer 1

I believe so. It was the basis for the movie Hellraiser. I don't know If anything along that line was before that one. But I doubt it.

Answer 2

To your answer to my question:

Its so true. Holidays do suck when you're older. I'm too old to trick or treat and Christmas is a headache.

Still, I like dressing up and giving people presents =)