In the 1950s, Hellboy and a novice BPRD agent find themselves stranded in the remote hills of Appalachia. As they navigate the rural landscape, they stumble upon a quaint community that harbors dark secrets. The townsfolk are plagued by a series of supernatural occurrences, all linked to a coven of witches. At the heart of the chaos stands the Crooked Man, a sinister figure with deep ties to Hellboy’s own past.
The duo soon learns that the Crooked Man isn’t just a local legend; he possesses a dangerous power that threatens to unleash chaos upon the unsuspecting town. As they dig deeper, they uncover the witches’ malevolent plans, driven by ancient rituals and a thirst for vengeance. Hellboy must confront not only the external threats but also the internal demons that the Crooked Man embodies—a reflection of the darkness that lies within him.
With time running out, Hellboy and the rookie agent race to protect the community while grappling with the haunting truths of Hellboy’s origins. As the lines between ally and enemy blur, they must find a way to confront their fears and thwart the Crooked Man’s sinister agenda before it’s too late. The eerie backdrop of Appalachia, with its dense forests and shadowy mountains, adds an atmospheric tension to this gripping tale of witchcraft, legacy, and the struggle between good and evil.