Overview

• Millennium Films President Jonathan Yunger initially suggested AI was used in designing creatures for Hellboy: The Crooked Man, causing fan backlash.
• Director Brian Taylor clarified on social media that no AI was used in the movie, asserting both Hellboy and the Crooked Man were created with practical effects.
• The film, set in 1950s Appalachia, features Hellboy uncovering a community haunted by witches, with no confirmed release date yet.
• Fans express disappointment and skepticism over potential AI use, fearing it undermines the artistic integrity of the Hellboy franchise.
• The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the role of AI in creative processes within the film industry.