July 1st 2024.
Attention all Hellboy fans! Get ready for the latest entry in the franchise – Hellboy: The Crooked Man. This new movie, set to be released in 2024, will once again bring the stone-fisted, horn-headed comic book character to life on the big screen.
Directed by Brian Taylor, this will mark the second reboot of the popular comic book property created by Mike Mignola and published by Dark Horse. The first adaptation hit theaters in 2004, with Ron Perlman (known for his role in Sons of Anarchy) taking on the role of Hellboy under the direction of Guillermo del Toro. The character returned for a sequel in 2008's Hellboy II: The Golden Army, but unfortunately, plans for a third installment never came to fruition.
Fast forward to 2019, and the series was rebooted once again, this time with The Descent and Game of Thrones filmmaker Neil Marshall at the helm. David Harbour (of Stranger Things fame) took on the role of Hellboy, but unfortunately, the movie failed to make a lasting impression with critics and audiences alike.
And now, with the release of the first trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man, it seems like the third time may not be the charm for this franchise. The movie, released by Ketchup Entertainment, follows Hellboy as he finds himself stranded in rural America with a fellow Bureau of Paranormal Research agent, facing off against witches and a mysterious creature known as 'the crooked man.'
While the trailer has generated quite a buzz, it has left many fans scratching their heads. Some have even gone as far as to compare it to a fan-made film rather than a big-budget blockbuster like its predecessors. Actor Jack Kesy takes on the role of Hellboy, leading a cast of relatively unknown actors, including Jefferson White, Adeline Rudolph, and Joseph Marcell.
The lower budget for this new adaptation has left some fans confused, but it's worth noting that this version is specifically based on the comic book arc of the same name. And unlike the previous movies, The Crooked Man has the full blessing of Mike Mignola, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside the film's director.
This new take on the beloved character is said to be more in line with the comic's darker, more adult themes, drawing inspiration from the genre of folk horror. And while some fans may be disappointed to see a different actor portraying Hellboy, it's worth giving this new version a chance.
As the trailer made its debut, so did viewer reactions. And let's just say, they were not kind. Some even joked that it looked like a "fan film" or "Hellboy from Wish." Ouch. But regardless of the initial reactions, we're excited to see what this new adaptation has in store for us.
So mark your calendars for 2024 and get ready for a darker, more horror-based Hellboy movie. And if you're a fan of the franchise, don't forget to stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks. Who knows, this new take on the character may surprise us all.
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