You've likely already seen the new Hellboy trailer by now – a one-minute and ten-second teaser that hints at the very different tone this latest installment is taking. For those who associate the Hellboy franchise with the visual invention, evocative fantasy, and touches of comedy that Guillermo del Toro brought to the first two films, this apparent shift to straight up R-rated horror may come as a bit of a shock.
It's not the first time the series has taken a darker approach, of course. 2019's David Harbour-starring reboot dialed up the gore, but also went big on the apocalyptic action. Even with a fairly modest production budget of $50 million, it flopped spectacularly – and no wonder, it was entirely forgettable.
