Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) Movie Review

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Hellboy: The Crooked Man – Movie Review

First Reaction – Hellboy: The Crooked Man has some good scare moments.

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Director: Brian Taylor

Writer: Christopher Golden, Mike Mignola, Brian Taylor (Screenplay)

Writer: Mike Mignola (Comic Book)

Cast

  • Jack Kesy (12 Strong)
  • Jefferson White (Civil War)
  • Adeline Rudolph (Resident Evil (Tv Series))
  • Leah McNamara (Normal People)
  • Suzanna Bertish (The Nun II)

Storyline: Hellboy and a novice B.P.R.D. operative find themselves in the Appalachian wilderness during the 1950s. There, they stumble upon an isolated settlement under the control of witches, ruled by the ominous local demon known as the Crooked Man.

Runtime: 1 Hour 39 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Hellboy: The Bent One

The narrative unfolds when Hellboy (Kesy) and agent Bobbie Jo (Rudolph) find themselves transporting a menacing creature. Yet, their voyage is disrupted by an ominous force called The Crooked Man. With the help of Big Red and Bobbie, they embark on a mission to unravel the puzzle that torments the townsfolk, causing a series of disturbing dreams.

In this scenario, Hellboy encounters a terrifying being to engage in combat and protect the townsfolk. Yet, the struggle is fraught with horrors that his inexperienced ally finds difficult to endure.

Verdict on Hellboy: The Crooked Man

Recap

The film details Hellboy’s regular operation, but things take an unexpected turn. He encounters a malevolent supernatural entity ruling over the region, requiring him to guide them to safety. Yet, Hellboy’s past demons resurface, causing internal conflict in his journey.

Best Parts

The terrifying aspects of this film are superbly executed, and the integration of Hellboy’s supernatural link to Hell is fascinating. It deviates from the traditional comic book aesthetic, offering instead a chilling, nightmare-inducing experience. Whether it’s aiming for a more authentic adaptation of the source material, thereby adopting a smaller, action-packed style, remains to be seen.

Worst Parts

If you compare this movie with its predecessor, you’ll find the tone is significantly more serious. Despite having a smaller budget compared to others in the series, it seems more like an introductory episode for a TV show. It emphasizes character bonding and pure horror over grand, world-saving events.

Last Impressions – Hellboy: The Crooked Man delivers some chilling horror aspects, however, it strays from the familiar style we’re accustomed to.

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2025-07-27 14:37