Hellboy (2019)

Did You Know?

• Hellboy (2019) is a reboot of the Hellboy franchise, separate from the 2004 and 2008 films directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ron Perlman.
• David Harbour, known for his role in Stranger Things, was cast as the new Hellboy after Ron Perlman’s Hellboy was left out of the rebooted series.
• The film features a more R-rated tone compared to the previous films, with explicit violence, language, and gore, in line with the darker nature of the comic books.
• The character of Nimue, the Blood Queen, was portrayed by Milla Jovovich, marking her return to the supernatural genre after her role in Resident Evil.
• Neil Marshall, the director, is known for his work on The Descent (2005) and Game of Thrones, bringing a darker, more brutal edge to the Hellboy mythology.
• The film’s production faced a troubled development, with multiple script rewrites and delays that affected its overall cohesion.
• The film introduced new monsters and demons, including the supernatural Baba Yaga, inspired by Slavic folklore.
• The 2019 Hellboy is heavily influenced by the “Hellboy: Darkness Calls” comic series, particularly the story arc involving Nimue and Hellboy’s origins.
• Despite mixed reviews, Hellboy (2019) was praised by some fans for its creature designs and practical effects, especially the makeup and prosthetics for Hellboy.
• The film’s production was rushed due to financial constraints, which may have contributed to the film’s messy pacing and underwhelming narrative.