Darkman (1990)
A disfigured scientist uses unstable synthetic skin and dark humor to exact pulpy revenge on gangsters.
Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.
How intense is Darkman?
Darkman is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What Darkman feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpydarkly comicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Darkman
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Darkman for you?
Is Darkman scary?
Only a little. Darkman has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Darkman gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Darkman sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Darkman OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Darkman?
Darkman runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Darkman?
Darkman is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Darkman have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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