In a bid to save their dying cause the Nazi party conjure up a demon, who ends up being raised by the Allied forces. Sixty years later, Hellboy (Ron Perlman) is part of an elite secret defence team which fights against evil on earth. Co stars Selma Blair

Film Trivia

• Ron Perlman's make up took four hours to apply.
• Ron Perlman was cast a year before filming started, which have him time to get in shape. He spent five or six days a week going to the gym.
• The characters of Baby Hellboy, Sammael, Ivan the corpse, Train Driver and Kroenen were all voiced by director Guillermo del Toro.
• Hellboy was originally going to have cloven hooves for feet, like in the comics on which the film is based. It was eventually decided that it would be easier and safer for Ron Perlman to wear boots.
• Hellboy's line to Liz, 'I'll always look this good', was originally said by Guillermo del Toro to his future wife when she took issue with his casual way of dressing.

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