The ominous landscape of the Hellboy universe has unveiled a fresh terror to haunt your dreams, a sinister raccoon that skitters stealthily into your chamber as you slumber, only to scale the treacherous path into your very mouth, infesting your being with its nefarious trash panda essence. This harrowing revelation unfolds in the breathtakingly new trailer for "Hellboy: The Crooked Man," unleashed at the San Diego Comic-Con, sending shivers down spines.
Making his grand debut as the reimagined Hellboy, the imposing new Big Red, Jack Kesy, stormed the stage, igniting excitement among fans as he led a star-studded ensemble including Jefferson White ("Yellowstone"), Adeline Rudolph ("Resident Evil"), visionary director Brian Taylor, and the creator of Hellboy himself, Mike Mignola. Together, they captivated the audience with a first glimpse into this beloved demon's third cinematic iteration.
Crafted from the beloved and spine-tingling comic arc, "The Crooked Man" (also crafted by the masterful pen of Mignola), this film promises to plunge viewers into a world where hell itself resides, catering perfectly to the dark desires of the creative team. The Comic-Con trailer, exclusively premiered by Variety, unmasks not only the titular, twisted figure but also introduces a foreboding raccoon hex and a colossal serpent of unimaginable proportions, fueling anticipation for the film's impending arrival.
In a prior interview with Variety, Mignola expressed unwavering faith in Taylor's vision, remarking, "His aim is to forge a horror masterpiece, and that's precisely what we're in for. It's a thrilling prospect." Collaborating on the screenplay with Chris Golden, Mignola and Taylor have imparted their unique spin on the "The Crooked Man" comic, resulting in drafts that, though diverse, maintain their R-rated intensity. Mignola revealed, "As I read the first Hellboy script, I exclaimed, 'This is horror!'—precisely what I had yearned for. Taylor may not be known for horror, yet two previous directors have failed to deliver on that front. With him at the helm, I have high hopes for a true terror tale."
