When assignments are given out, Professor Broom usurps control of the meeting and assigns Hellboy, Abe Sapien, and Liz Sherman to investigate sightings of ghosts in a mansion that’s been remodeled into a top-of-the-line museum/lodge. The job was initially a low priority for them. The professor offers no explanation and the rest of the team is left wondering what’s going on. More than that, the professor is going along and that hasn’t happened in years. All of them are concerned for his health.
Of course, when they arrive at the mansion, things are decidedly much worse than they were led to believe. There’s not just one ghost; there appear to be dozens. And even more evil is afoot.
Interspersed for the current ongoing story line, there are flashbacks to Professor Broom’s earlier encounters with Erzsebet Ondrusko. The story concerning Hellboy and the others definitely takes second place to the overall storytelling until the very last of the movie. It’s all the clues and backstory of what has gone on before that really captures the interest.
The fight scene at the end of the movie is multi-layered as Hellboy and the others are divided. It’s all interesting to watch, but it tends to drag on a little, especially when you realize that time after time it is not over.
Due to the violence and the scary appearances of many of the monsters, this animated feature isn't recommended for young kids. However, if you like cartoons and your kids do too, this is definitely one you can sit down and enjoy together. There’s enough story and enough action to keep everyone happy. At 72 minutes, you can easily fit the movie into an evening.
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