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HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN Review: A Laudible, Decent Lo-Fi Comic Book Thriller Reboot

Hellboy: The Crooked Man will open in UK cinemas from September 27 from Icon Film Distribution. The years continue to pass as any fan-driven hopes of another entry in to the Guillermo Del Toro lens of another Hellboy movie grow inevitably farther from reality. Both films are memorable classics while the Neil Marshall-directed 2019 drew nowhere near the success of its predecessors despite its big scale visuals and ambition. With three films now in our rearview, the latest test of potency for Mike Mignola’s Dark Horse brainchild now comes by way of Brian Taylor, who is no stranger to comic book mediums with credits on Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011), and Jimmy Hayward’s Jonah Hex (2010). Alas, we get Hellboy: The Crooked Man, penned by Christopher Golden along with Taylor and Mignola, the latter who also served as one of the film’s exec producers. The 1959-set movie touts a […]

HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN Reveals Poster Ahead Of UK Release

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Director Brian Taylor’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man, debuted a brand new poster earlier this week which you can view below. On that note, Icon Film Distribution is now out and announcing a September 27 theatrical release in the UK for the adaptation starring Jack Kesy. Written by series creator Mike Mignola, Hellboy makes a blazing return to the big screen in a brand-new instalment of the global hit franchise that masterfully blends blood-soaked action with truly chilling horror. In the 1950s, Hellboy is enlisted to aid rookie paranormal researcher, Bobbie Jo Song, in the transportation of a deadly creature. However, their mission soon goes awry when an accident leaves them stranded in the forests of rural Appalachia where a small community resides, haunted by demonic forces. With all clues pointing towards witchcraft as the culprit, Hellboy and his allies must hunt down the source of this evil – the ‘Crooked […]

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THE PROMISED LAND: Icon Reveals Official Trailer And Key Art For Nordic Western Starring Mads Mikkelsen

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A select theatrical release is now pending with a February 16 date for BAFTA-nominated writer-director Nikolaj Arcel’s Nordic Western, The Promised Land. Mads Mikkelsen leads the cast along with Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg, Kristine Kujath Thorp and Gustav Lindh. In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer the uninhabitable Danish heath in the name of the King. But the sole ruler of the area, the merciless Frederik de Schinkel, who believes the land belongs to him, swears revenge when the maid Ann Barbara and her serf husband escape for refuge with Kahlen. This powerful Nordic western had its World Premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it was in competition for the coveted Golden Lion. It was also selected for TIFF and Telluride Film Festival in 2023, earning strong reviews. The Promised Land has been chosen as Denmark’s entry for Best International Feature at the Oscars, with Mikkelsen […]

DRIVE: Icon Releases Special Edition UK DVD And Blu-Ray For Nicolas Winding Refn’s Hit Thriller

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Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive was a sweeping, dramatic heist thrillride for its release back in 2011. The film, is now poised for a delightful special edition UK Blu-ray and DVD release as of Monday, now with alternative Radio 1 soundtrack from Icon Film Distribution. Click here for the DVD or here for the Blu-Ray to snag a copy today! Fasten you seatbelts – the critically acclaimed and ultra-stylish noir thriller Drive is back in the fast lane. For the first time ever experience the film with both the original soundtrack and the alternative BBC Radio 1 version, curated by Zane Lowe and featuring artists including The 1975, Bastille, Bring Me The Horizon, Foals and CHVRCHES, plus a host of additional bonus material. Drive follows the thrilling story of a mysterious Hollywood stunt driver (Ryan Gosling) who shifts gear into criminal getaway driver as night falls. Featuring an astounding mix of […]