The Hellboy universe returns to the big screen with Hellboy: The Crooked Man. This new film promises a more faithful approach to Mike Mignola’s original comics, exploring a darker and more folkloric side of the character. In this post, we bring together all the essential information about the film, including a spoiler-free synopsis, cast, budget, direction and production, as well as box office details.
Synopsis (No Spoilers)
Set in the 1950s, Hellboy: The Crooked Man takes Hellboy to the Appalachian Mountains, a region rich in folklore and mysteries. He joins rookie agent Bobbie Jo Song to investigate supernatural occurrences plaguing a small community. During their journey, they encounter the fearsome Crooked Man, a demonic entity with deep ties to local witchcraft. The film promises to be a supernatural horror story, incorporating classic elements of American rural horror.
Cast and Characters
Jack Kesy as Hellboy: A powerful demon with a gentle and heroic nature, raised by humans, who works for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.) and is frequently sent on missions involving entities and paranormal phenomena.
Adeline Rudolph as Bobbie Jo Song: A rookie B.P.R.D. agent and Hellboy’s partner.
Jefferson White as Tom Ferrell: A former soldier who encountered the Crooked Man during his childhood.
Martin Bassindale as Jeremiah Witkins / The Crooked Man: A supernatural entity that haunts the Appalachian Mountains.
Joseph Marcell as Reverend Nathaniel Armstrong Watts: A religious pastor.
Leah McNamara as Effie Kolb: A follower of the Crooked Man.
Hannah Margetson as Cora Fisher: A young woman from the local community.
Direction and Production
The film is directed by Brian Taylor, known for his work on Crank. The screenplay was written by Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy, in collaboration with Christopher Golden and Brian Taylor himself. The production team includes Mike Richardson, Jeff Greenstein, Yariv Lerner, Jonathan Yunger, Les Weldon, Robert Van Norden, and Sam Schulte. Mignola’s presence in the writing team ensures a more faithful adaptation of the original material.
Budget and Box Office
The estimated budget for the film was $20 million. So far, Hellboy: The Crooked Man has grossed approximately $2 million in international markets.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man aims to bring a new perspective to the iconic character’s universe, focusing on elements of folkloric horror and a darker narrative. With Mike Mignola’s direct involvement in the script, fans can expect an adaptation that respects the roots of the comics while delivering an engaging and terrifying story.