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Hellboy: The Crooked Man 2024

Hellboy: The Crooked Man is a 2024 American superhero–horror reboot directed by Brian Taylor, based on Mike Mignola’s The Crooked Man comic miniseries and co-written with Christopher Golden. Set in 1950s Appalachia, the film follows Hellboy and Bobbie Jo as they become stranded and uncover a secluded town haunted by witches under the sway of the Crooked Man, a supernatural entity tied to Hellboy’s past.📅 Release Timeline International theatrical release: Belgium (June 20, 2024), UK (late September 2024) VOD in US: October 8, 2024 on platforms like Prime Video, AppleTV+, and VUDU (rent ~$14.99, buy ~$19.99). Streaming in India: Available on Lionsgate Play starting January 17, 2025. Streaming on Hulu (US): Added March 7, 2025 for Hulu subscribers.✅ Critics & Reviews 🎥 Critical Response Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score: 36% with consensus calling it "a third‑rate bag of all tricks and no treats". Critics described the screenplay as confusing, pacing as lethargic, and visuals as underwhelming despite aiming for folk horror aesthetics.👥 Audience & Fan Feedback Highlights: Praises for Jack Kesy’s portrayal of Hellboy: many fans felt he brought authenticity and comic‑accurate voice to the role, even rivaling Perlman. Supporting cast, including Adeline Rudolph and Joseph Marcell, received positive mentions for standout performances.Criticisms: IMDB user reviews skew heavily negative: many called the film slow, poorly written, and a hollow reboot—1/10 to 3/10 scores common. Reddit commentary noted that the CGI (especially the giant spider) looked "rough," pacing dragged early on, and sound or editing issues detracted from coherence.🎯 Where to Watch Lionsgate Play from January 17, 2025 (Also available on Hulu in the US as of March 2025)💰 Box Office Performance Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) had a very limited theatrical rollout—no North American release—and earned roughly $2.0 million worldwide, all from international markets. Highlights: Total international gross: ≈ $2,014,050. Global box office: $2.0 million, which matches international take. Production budget: $20 million, meaning it recouped only ~10% of its cost theatrically.🎬 Conclusion: Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) Hellboy: The Crooked Man aimed to reboot the franchise with a smaller, darker, more horror-driven story rooted in Appalachian folklore. While Jack Kesy's portrayal of Hellboy earned some praise for comic accuracy and tone, the film ultimately struggled due to weak storytelling, clunky pacing, and underwhelming visual effects. Critics and many fans found it forgettable and lacking the spark of earlier entries. 🧨 Final verdict: A bold but flawed reboot—recommended only for die-hard Hellboy fans or completists. Read More

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