The Lament Configuration is a fictional puzzle box featured in the horror franchise known as Hellraiser. Created by the character Philip Lemarchand, this intricate device serves as a gateway to another dimension, specifically to the realm of the Cenobites, a group of sadomasochistic entities. When solved, it opens a portal that allows the Cenobites to enter the human world. The box is often depicted as a small, ornate cube with various geometric designs. It is central to the plot of the Hellraiser films, where characters interact with it, leading to themes of desire, pain, and the consequences of seeking forbidden knowledge.