Hellboy (2004) is Guillermo del Toro’s stylish and supernatural superhero tale, blending comic book action with dark mythology. With Ron Perlman perfectly cast as the gruff but good-hearted demon raised to protect humanity, the film pits him against cultists, monsters, and the dark fate he was supposedly born to fulfill.
Do you remember who summoned Hellboy, what burns within Liz, and what destiny our red-skinned hero ultimately chooses to defy? Take this 10-question trivia challenge and see if you’re ready to fight the end of the world — or join it.
Hellboy (2004) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the title role in Hellboy (2004)?
Correct Answer: Ron Perlman
Ron Perlman delivers a career-defining performance as Hellboy, the demonic antihero with a cigar in his mouth and a soft spot for kittens. His blend of sardonic humor, brute strength, and quiet humanity made him the perfect choice for Guillermo del Toro’s vision of the character.
- Which organization does Hellboy work for?
Correct Answer: Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.)
The B.P.R.D. is a secret government agency that investigates supernatural and occult threats. Hellboy and his team — including Abe Sapien and Liz Sherman — operate from the shadows, protecting humanity from monsters most don’t even know exist.
- Who is Hellboy’s adoptive father?
Correct Answer: Professor Trevor Bruttenholm
Professor Bruttenholm, affectionately called “Broom,” is a kind-hearted scholar and the founder of the B.P.R.D. He raised Hellboy after he was summoned during a Nazi ritual and helped instill in him a moral compass — a key reason Hellboy defies his dark destiny.
- What ancient artifact allows Rasputin to open a portal?
Correct Answer: The Ogdru Jahad key
The Ogdru Jahad are ancient, imprisoned gods of chaos, and Rasputin uses a mystical device to reopen the portal he once used to summon Hellboy. His goal is to unleash these beings upon the Earth and bring about the apocalypse.
- What is Hellboy’s real name?
Correct Answer: Anung Un Rama
Hellboy’s true name — Anung Un Rama — means “and upon his brow is set a crown of flame.” This name signifies his role as the harbinger of the apocalypse, a fate he continuously resists throughout the film and the wider Hellboy universe.
- Who is the fish-like psychic empath on Hellboy’s team?
Correct Answer: Abe Sapien
Abe Sapien, played by Doug Jones (and voiced by David Hyde Pierce), is a brilliant and mysterious amphibious humanoid with psychic abilities. Calm and intellectual, Abe serves as the perfect counterbalance to Hellboy’s hot-headed nature.
- What is Liz Sherman’s supernatural ability?
Correct Answer: Pyrokinesis
Liz Sherman, played by Selma Blair, possesses the destructive ability to generate and control fire. Her powers are linked to her emotions, making her struggle to control them a key subplot. Her bond with Hellboy is both romantic and rooted in mutual understanding of being different.
- Who is the film’s main villain?
Correct Answer: Grigori Rasputin
Rasputin, based on the historical Russian mystic, is reimagined here as a resurrected sorcerer serving dark cosmic forces. He seeks to use Hellboy as a key to awaken the Ogdru Jahad and end the world — believing this destruction will bring about a new beginning.
- Why does Rasputin want Hellboy to fulfill his destiny?
Correct Answer: To summon the Ogdru Jahad and bring about the apocalypse
Rasputin believes Hellboy is the destined gatekeeper of the apocalypse. By forcing Hellboy to accept his true name and wield the power of his Right Hand of Doom, Rasputin hopes to unlock the Ogdru Jahad’s prison and destroy the Earth.
- What does Hellboy ultimately choose at the end of the film?
Correct Answer: To reject his destiny and save humanity
In the climactic confrontation, Hellboy is tempted to embrace his apocalyptic identity. But with Liz in danger and the memory of his father’s teachings, he rejects his dark fate, breaks the summoning crown from his horns, and kills Rasputin — saving the world and proving that destiny is a choice.
