Sideshow has unveiled Hot Toys’ 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece Series Hellboy statue which is based on the appearance of David Harbour as the character in Lionsgate’s R-rated reboot. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $266.00; check out the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles Skillfully crafted based on the […]
Defending Hellboy… Sort Of | Flickering Myth Podcast Review
Lionsgate’s Hellboy reboot opened last weekend to scathing reviews and proved to be a dud at the box office, debuting in third place with just $12 million as the Neil Marshall-directed fantasy adventure failed to resonate with audiences. Actress Milla Jovovich – who plays the villainous Queen of Blood – has already spoken out against […]
The R-Rating As a Selling Point: When Films Become Preoccupied With Their Rating
Tom Jolliffe looks at when films become pre-occupied with their rating…. We’ve seen this become increasingly more common. A reboot, a remake, or just as a counter to other films in the genre, there comes a desire to market a film as being (almost rebelliously) R rated. This weekend in fact, sees a prime example. […]
Milla Jovovich dismisses Hellboy critics, says all her “raddest films have been slammed”
Having generated plenty of excitement when it was first announced, Lionsgate’s R-rated Hellboy has proven to be one of the big busts of 2019, with the film mauled by both critics and much of the audience alike [read our reviews here and here], as well as tanking at the box office when it opened this past weekend. While […]
The Flickering Myth Podcast #97 – Should a Skywalker Rise?
In the latest episode of The Flickering Myth Podcast, Allen, Gerald, EJ, and Tori deep dive into the Disney+ announcement, the Star Wars, Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker announcement and teaser, love on The Last Jedi, and wonder why anyone ever thought Luke was a badass. Also, some Bond 25 talk, EJ’s Hellboy thoughts, […]
It’s hell for Hellboy as reboot tanks at the box office
Given that it received some of the harshest reviews of the year so far, it will likely come as little surprise to learn that Lionsgate and Millennium Film’s Hellboy reboot has tanked at the box office. The Neil Marshall-directed movie, which stars Stranger Things’ David Harbour in the title role and has a production budget […]
Second Opinion – Hellboy (2019)
Hellboy, 2019. Directed by Neil Marshall. Starring David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Daniel Dae Kim, Stephen Graham, Sophie Okonedo, Alistair Petrie and Thomas Haden Church. SYNOPSIS: The titular demon turned paranormal investigator fights to prevent the return of the Blood Queen before she destroys mankind. “It’s 517 AD,” intones the gravelly voice […]
Hellboy reportedly plagued with on-set clashes
The Hellboy reboot reportedly suffered from on-set clashes over the director, producer, and star David Harbour. The David Harbour-led Hellboy hasn’t been received very well by critics, with the film currently sitting at a dismal 13% on Rotten Tomatoes. And if reports are to be believed, it’s not that surprising that the film has not […]
Movie Review – Hellboy (2019)
Hellboy, 2019. Directed by Neil Marshall. Starring David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Daniel Dae Kim, Sasha Lane, Penelope Mitchell, Brian Gleeson, Sophie Okonedo, Alistair Petrie, Mark Stanley, and Thomas Haden Church. SYNOPSIS: Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress […]
The Flickering Myth Podcast #96 – Avengers: Endgame Might Make Money
EJ Moreno and Tori Brazier join Allen and Gerald for a wide-ranging discussion in this week’s episode of The Flickering Myth Podcast, including everyone’s reaction to the Joker trailer, DC Films’ latest Shazam!, Tim Burton’s Dumbo, Avengers: Endgame predictions, Idris Elba’s role in The Suicide Squad, the past, present, and future of the Marvel and […]