“Hellboy: The Crooked Man” (2024) is a dark fantasy action film directed by Brian Taylor. It is a reboot of the Hellboy film series, featuring Jack Kesy in the titular role of Hellboy. The film also stars Adelaide Clemens and Jeffrey Tambor.

Plot Summary: The film follows Hellboy as he is summoned to rural Appalachia in the 1950s to investigate a series of mysterious and supernatural occurrences. The local residents are being terrorized by a malevolent entity known as the Crooked Man, a sinister being from local folklore with dark powers.

Hellboy, along with his team, encounters various supernatural threats and uncovers a web of ancient curses and malevolent forces tied to the Crooked Man’s dark past. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they must confront not only the physical threats posed by the Crooked Man and his minions but also the psychological and emotional toll of the evil they face.

The film blends horror, fantasy, and action elements, maintaining the dark and gritty tone of the Hellboy franchise while introducing new mythological elements and exploring deeper aspects of Hellboy’s character.

“Hellboy: The Crooked Man” aims to capture the essence of the comic book series by Mike Mignola, offering a fresh take on the Hellboy mythos with a focus on supernatural horror and folklore. The film’s atmosphere, action sequences, and character development are designed to appeal to both fans of the original comics and newcomers to the franchise.

The movie has been noted for its darker and more atmospheric approach, differentiating itself from previous adaptations and providing a new perspective on Hellboy’s adventures.