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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 is completely obliterated at the box office by Avengers: Endgame

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As expected, Marvel Studios completely dominated the box office this past weekend with the release of the hugely-anticipated superhero epic Avengers: Endgame, the film pulling in an incredible $357 million domestically and $1.2 billion worldwide to absolutely smash any and all records. Naturally this didn’t spell good news for the other poor unfortunate titles going […]

Hellboy gets a Movie Masterpiece Series figure from Hot Toys

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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 […]

Milla Jovovich dismisses Hellboy critics, says all her “raddest films have been slammed”

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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 […]

Second Opinion – Hellboy (2019)

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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

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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)

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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 […]

Hellboy gets a super gory R-rated sizzle reel

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Following yesterday’s practical effects featurette for Hellboy, a gory R-rated sizzle reel has been released for the upcoming action adventure reboot which is packed with previously unseen footage; check it out here… SEE ALSO: David Harbour reveals how the Hellboy reboot is different from Guillermo del Toro’s films SEE ALSO: Hellboy director reveals motive behind going R-rated […]

Hellboy featurette explores the movie’s practical effects

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With its release just a week away, a new featurette has arrived online for the action adventure reboot Hellboy which sees stars David Harbour, Daniel Dae Kim, Sasha Lane, Milla Jovovich, and creature and special make-up designer Joel Harlow discussing the movies practical effects; watch it here… SEE ALSO: David Harbour reveals how the Hellboy […]