Hellboy: The Crooked Man is a low-budget reboot of the popular franchise, characterized by its commitment to the original comic book’s story. The film features Hellboy battling an undead soul collector in a witch-infested Appalachian town, showcasing a combination of horror and dark humor. While its ambitious and engaging themes resonate with fans, the film's execution reveals notable shortcomings, arguably due to its constrained budget. With mixed reviews, particularly a low Rotten Tomatoes score, the film may surprise viewers, being more engaging than it initially appears.
This ambitious, unabashedly scary movie offers a no-frills adaptation sprung straight from the mind of Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, yet it has its drawbacks.
Hellboy finds himself stranded in an Appalachian town infested with witches and an undead soul collector called the Crooked Man, teaming up with locals to save the day.
The Crooked Man is a low-budget reboot that sticks closely to the source material, encapsulating both impressive highs and disappointing lows of its execution.
While it embraces its imperfections, The Crooked Man is a delightfully scary movie that, despite its Rotten Tomatoes score, is worth checking out.
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