Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms

Synopsis

Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms is a 2006 animated film featuring the popular character Hellboy, voiced by Ron Perlman. The story follows Hellboy as he battles ancient Japanese demons after he accidentally summons them while investigating a haunted house. With help from his team, Hellboy must navigate through a world of supernatural threats and confront his own inner demons. Packed with action, humor, and stunning animation, the movie blends elements of horror and fantasy to deliver an exciting and entertaining adventure. As Hellboy fights to save the world from the forces of evil, he also discovers more about his own origins and destiny.

Cast

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  Ron Perlman

  Hellboy (voice)

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  Selma Blair

  Liz Sherman (voice)

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  Doug Jones

  Abe Sapien (voice)

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  Peri Gilpin

  Professor Kate Corrigan (voice)

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  Gwendoline Yeo

  Kitsune (voice)

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  Dee Bradley Baker

  Lightning / Kappa / Pilot (voice)

Reviews

Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some appreciated the faithful adaptation of the Hellboy character and the engaging storyline, others found the animation lacking and criticized the pacing of the film. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a rating of 6.2/10, stating "While Sword of Storms captures the essence of Hellboy, it may leave some fans wanting more in terms of animation quality." IMDb rating is 6.4/10, with user reviews praising the voice acting and faithfulness to the source material, while noting the limited scope of the animated format. Metacritic has not enough reviews to provide a rating. Overall, Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms offers an enjoyable escapade for fans of the franchise, but falls short of being a standout animated feature.