About Helstrom

Helstrom is a 2020 TV series that was broadcasted on Hulu. Based on characters from Marvel comics, this action-horror show centers around siblings Daimon and Ana Helstrom, the children of a dangerous and powerful serial killer, who hunt the worst of humanity to save the world from dark forces.

Making / Production

The series is created by Paul Zbyszewski for Hulu and is produced by ABC Signature Studios and Marvel Television. The show was announced in May 2019 and started filming the same year in Vancouver, Canada. The first and currently the only season was released entirely on October 16, 2020.

Actors

• Tom Austen as Daimon Helstrom: A teacher of ethics and an exorcist, Austen's character struggles with his dark past while fighting the forces of evil.
• Sydney Lemmon as Ana Helstrom: Ana is a successful businesswoman running an auction house, who uses her unique ability to track down those who hurt others.
• Elizabeth Marvel as Victoria Helstrom: As the mother of Daimon and Ana and an institutionalized psychiatric patient, Marvel portrays a character haunted by the demons both within and outside her.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Helstrom' is the first horror series produced by Marvel.
• The show was originally designed as part of a shared horror-themed universe known as the 'Adventure into Fear' but became a standalone series after other projects were dropped.
• Though based on Marvel characters, 'Helstrom' is more inspired by the tone and style of the comics more than specific stories or character arcs.

Quotes

• "I know evil when I see it. You haven't seen what I have." - Daimon Helstrom
• "We don't have the luxury of feeling sorry for ourselves." - Ana Helstrom

Music, Soundtrack

• The series’ haunting and atmospheric score is composed by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans.
• Songs like "Mojo Hand" by Lightnin' Hopkins and "Time Will Tell" by Gregory Alan Isakov also feature in the show's episodes.