Hellraiser: Inferno

In the gritty world of Denver law enforcement, Joseph Thorne (character) - a brilliant, yet morally ambiguous detective - becomes consumed by a series of gruesome, ritualistic murders. The only clue is the Lament Configuration, an enigmatic puzzle box that holds the key to unlocking the identity of the mysterious perpetrator, known only as "The Engineer". As Thorne delves deeper into the case, his obsession grows, driving him to unravel the complex web of clues and ultimately solve the puzzle box.

However, this triumph comes at a steep price. Thorne's relentless pursuit of justice is met with a series of terrifying reprisals from "The Engineer", who begins to exact a brutal toll on those closest to our protagonist. The stakes are raised when it becomes clear that "The Engineer" has taken a child hostage, and Thorne finds himself racing against time to rescue the youngster.

As he navigates the treacherous landscape of his own making, Thorne's grip on reality begins to slip. His mind is plagued by hallucinations and psychological torment, a direct result of his own cruel life choices. The Cenobites, a group of mutilated demons, emerge from the shadows, led by the enigmatic Pinhead. This unholy quartet reveals that Thorne has been trapped in the labyrinthine world of his own making since solving the puzzle box.

The revelation that "The Engineer" is a personification of Thorne's own cruelty serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of his actions. As Pinhead wraps chains and hooks around Joseph's face, he informs our protagonist that this is merely the beginning of an eternal cycle of suffering, a direct result of his cruel life choices. With each new revelation, Thorne is forced to confront the horrors he has unleashed upon himself, trapped in a never-ending loop of pain and regret.