Hellboy: The Crooked Man Now Streaming Digitally This Week

In early October 2024, a new film featuring the character Hellboy was released on various digital streaming platforms, including Prime Video, AppleTV+, and VUDU. This film, set in the 1950s in rural Appalachia, follows Hellboy and a rookie BPRD agent as they navigate challenges in a remote setting. The film is a reboot and represents the second attempt to bring Mike Mignola's comic book creation to the screen in a new light. Directed by Brian Taylor, who co-wrote the script with Mignola and Christopher Golden, the film had a limited international theatrical release but did not debut in domestic theaters. Critics have offered a range of opinions, with some praising the lead actor's fresh take on the character while others criticized the film's script and overall execution. Notably, the film has been described as a low-budget production, which has led to some reviewers pointing out its narrative and stylistic limitations. Despite these critiques, there are elements of the film that have been well-received, particularly the performance of Adeline Rudolph, who plays a parapsychologist in the story. Overall, while the film aims to reclaim the Hellboy franchise, it faces challenges in overcoming the expectations set by previous adaptations. The mixed reviews suggest that audiences may have varied experiences with this latest iteration of the beloved character.