Hellboy and a rookie B.P.R.D. agent are sent to the Appalachian Mountains in the 1950s, where they discover a remote community ruled by witches and led by the sinister local demon, the Crooked Man. Hellboy and a rookie B.P.R.D. agent are sent to the Appalachian Mountains in the 1950s, where they discover a remote community ruled by witches and led by the sinister local demon, the Crooked Man. The budget is said to be $20 million, the lowest of all four adaptations. Reverend Watts: It’s dark down there. Dark as the devil’s asshole… Mentioned in Friday Night Tights: The Little Mermaid, The Flash, RoP Attacks Fans, Indy Spoilers – FNT 251 featuring Paul Chato (2023). Knee ShakingWritten by Don AlexanderPerformed by Don TerryCourtesy of Resnik Music GroupIn arrangement with Mutiny Recordings. “Hellboy: The Crooked Man” attempts to revive the iconic character’s universe, but faces serious challenges that prevent it from reaching the heights of Guillermo del Toro’s films. The low budget isn’t enough to capture the grandeur and complexity of Hellboy’s world, resulting in a rather limited effort overall. It feels like they tried to reboot Harry Potter on a budget equivalent to an episode of a mediocre CW show. While the production team clearly tried their best to fix the shortcomings, it was a difficult task. In addition, the supporting cast is another weak point. The performances are weak and often unconvincing, even less realistic and more terrifying than roles in “Power Rangers.” Jack Kesy as Hellboy, however, is one of the few positives. I hope this role opens doors for him, as it’s one of the few things that really works in the film. Also, the makeup and special effects come across as cheap and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience and letting the attempt to build a scary atmosphere fall short, giving the film an amateurish feel. On the other hand, the film’s atmosphere, while limited, is a positive aspect, along with the soundtrack featuring eerie tunes that add to the dark and mystical tone the film is going for. However, the sound editing, especially the jump scares, are overly exaggerated. Hellboy: The Crooked Man is a film that tries to capture the essence of a complex universe with limited resources, resulting in a film that feels more like a fan project than a true reinvention of the character. It’s an example of how a low budget can severely hamper a film’s potential, even when the production team is making a serious effort. The final season of What We Do in the Shadows is one of this month’s biggest TV and streaming premieres. For more information, check out our October calendar!