Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (2008)

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola
Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Alexander, James Dodd, Seth MacFarlane, Luke Goss, Anna Walton
Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantasy
Region: United States
language: English
Released: 2008-11-21 (Mainland China) / 2008-07-11 (USA)
Runtime: 120 minutes
Also known as: Pyromancer: The Golden Army / Raiders 2: The Golden Armored Army (Taiwan) / Omen’s Special Attack: The Ghost Army (Hong Kong) / Return of the Titans: The Golden Army
Rating: IMDB 7.0 / Rotten Tomatoes 86%

Movie Synopsis
The human world and hell have signed a truce contract since ancient times. As long as no one violates the contract for a day, the demons in hell will not be able to do anything wrong. For thousands of years, the two worlds have lived in peace. However, in hell, an evil force that has been brewing for a long time is quietly gaining momentum…
The tyrant Prince Nuada (Luke Goss Luke Goss), who can walk between the world and the earth, tried to awaken the invincible Warcraft Legion with blood and burn the world with the fire of hell. Called by his blood, the monsters that had been dormant in the depths of hell rushed out of the ground one after another. Facing the invincible Golden Army, the only one who can save the world from falling into purgatory is Baron Hell (Ron Perlman). Although the blood of the devil is flowing on his body, he has long converted to the kind-hearted red-horned Satan and stood up to the side of mankind. Together with Flame Girl (Selma Blair), Murloc (Doug Jones) and other “Supernatural Research and Development Bureau” allies, he will cross the yin and yang worlds to slaughter demons and resist the catastrophe of the world! Will the baron be eaten by evil silkworms again this time?

“Hellboy II: The Golden Army” is a 2008 fantasy-action film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ron Perlman as the titular character, a demon who works for a secret government organization that deals with supernatural threats.

In this sequel to the 2004 film “Hellboy,” the world is threatened by Prince Nuada (Luke Goss), who seeks to awaken the ancient Golden Army, a group of indestructible mechanical soldiers, in order to wipe out humanity and restore the rule of the magical creatures who once ruled the world. Hellboy and his team, including Liz Sherman (Selma Blair) and Abe Sapien (Doug Jones), are tasked with stopping Nuada and his sister Nuala (Anna Walton) from unleashing the army.

The film is noted for its imaginative creature designs and stunning visuals, as well as del Toro’s signature blend of horror and humor. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its stunning visual effects, inventive storytelling, and strong performances from its cast.

Overall, “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” is a thrilling and visually stunning sequel that expands on the world and characters introduced in the first film, while also delivering exciting action and an engaging storyline.