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Hellboy: The Crooked Man unveils creepy new trailer from Comic-Con

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During its presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, a creepy new trailer was released for Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the upcoming adaptation of Mike Mignola’s comic book series of the same name, from director Brian Taylor. The 1950s-set action horror follows Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense agent Bobbie Jo Song (Adeline Rudolph) as […]

The Millennium Films Problem

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Tom Jolliffe looks at the output and upcoming slate of Millennium Films… For around 20 years now, Millennium – which spawned off as a theatrical venture from their lucrative straight to video production company Nu Image (which produced countless action and horror pics in Africa, and then more prominently, Bulgaria) – has been producing mid-budget […]

The R-Rating As a Selling Point: When Films Become Preoccupied With Their Rating

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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. […]

Hellboy creator compares David Harbour’s take to Ron Perlman’s

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Last week we got the first trailer for Lionsgate’s Hellboy movie, with Stranger Things star David Harbour taking on the role of the Dark Horse Comics character for an R-rated reboot of the property following Ron Perlman’s two outings under director Guillermo del Toro. As we saw with the trailer, the new film will be […]

First trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man teases horror shift, can it save the franchise?

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With the second reboot of Hellboy already here, can a change of tone be what the franchise needs? In the first trailer for the upcoming Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the vibe is set instantly, and it seems like the action-adventure is no more and it’s pure horror now. Hellboy: The Crooked Man is directed by […]

Is Challengers The Year’s Best (And Sexiest) Movie? – What Should We Watch Tonight: A Movie Podcast

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EJ Moreno and Tony Borrero present What Should We Watch Tonight? A Movie Podcast… Flickering Myth has launched a new podcast cast featuring Florida film critics EJ Moreno (Critics Choice Association, CACF) and Tony Borrero (CACF). What Should We Watch Tonight: A Movie Podcast dives into hidden gems, underrated favorites, and the latest releases. This […]

Free Comic Book Day 2024 titles include Marvel, DC, Energon Universe, Hellboy, Pokemon, Stranger Things and more

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With the year end fast creeping up upon on, the Free Comic Book Day Committee has announced the selection of Gold Sponsor titles set to grace local comic book shops in May as the industry’s annual Free Comic Book Day event rolls around for 2024. From superheroes to movie an video game tie-ins, the Free […]

Comic Book Preview – Giant Robot Hellboy #1

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Dark Horse Comics releases Giant Robot Hellboy #1 this coming Wednesday, and we have the official preview for you below; check it out… Hellboy is kidnapped and hooked up to a massive mecha-Hellboy for a mission on a mysterious, faraway island, but the island might just put up a fight of its own. Inspired by […]