A few years ago, this news would have caused a storm of enthusiasm among genre fans. But those times are over. The announcement of the new Hellboy film a few days ago caused skepticism. Too much has gone wrong in the franchise. Does the mood change around the new Hellboy with the cast starring?
An unknown: This is the new Hellboy actor Jack Kesy
Jack Kesy puts on horns and dons a muscle suit, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor doesn’t have too much profile. You may know him from smaller roles in Deadpool 2, 12 Strong or Death Wish.
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Kesy follows in the footsteps of Stranger Things star David Harbour, who starred in the unpopular latest film adaptation of the cult comics: Hellboy – Call of Darkness
Why the Hellboy franchise has a lot to make up for
Hellboy – Call of Darkness tried unsuccessfully in 2019 to reproduce the esprit of Guillermo del Toro’s first two films. The basic problem: the fans didn’t want a reboot, they wanted a sequel to the original series starring Ron Perlman.
Call of Darkness also overlooked the fact that fans weren’t just interested in practical effects and violence. The film received the desired FSK 16 rating, but used it mindlessly. Of course, this was because the key creative personalities who shaped the unique style were no longer on board. The new crew had nothing of substance to counter the expectations.
What is the new Hellboy about and when will it be in cinemas?
The full title of the new film is Hellboy: The Crooked Man.
Brian Taylor directs and implements a thoroughly interesting story. The Crooked Man is set in the Appalachian Mountains of America in the 1950s. Hellboy and a young BPRD (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense) agent must protect a village haunted by witches. The witches are led by a devil named Crooked Man. When Hellyboy: The Crooked Man comes to the cinemasis yet unknown.
The 10 biggest streaming films of 2023 on Netflix, Amazon & Co.
In this installment of our Moviepilot podcast, Stream Browsing, we take a look at the big movies coming exclusively to Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and Apple TV+ this year. The result is a list of ten special recommendations.
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From the sci-fi epic to the potential Oscar nominee, everything is included. The talents gathered are particularly impressive. In 2023 we can expect new movies from Martin Scorsese, David Fincher and Zack Snyder in the streaming space, while Gal Gadot, Leonardo DiCaprio, Henry Cavill and Chris Hemsworth will be in front of the camera.