19 Facts About Darkman

Darkman is a 1990 American superhero film directed and co-written by Sam Raimi.

Neeson's first action film in the main role, Darkman received generally positive reviews by critics and was commercially successful, grossing $48 million, above its $14 million budget.

Darkman warns Julie that the city's reigning crime boss, Robert G Durant, wants the document.

Darkman kills Durant's henchman Rick by putting his head in front of an incoming car after forcing him to reveal the identities of the other men.

Darkman flees as his face begins to melt, and she follows him, discovering the discarded mask; she calls to Peyton that she still loves him regardless.

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Darkman's reveals Westlake is still alive, but Strack tells her as long as he has the Memorandum, no charges can be filed.

Idea for Darkman developed from a short story Raimi had written about a man who could change his face.

Darkman originally wrote a 30-page short story, titled "The Darkman", and then developed into a 40-page treatment.

Darkman wrote the first draft and then Raimi's brother, Ivan, wrote drafts two through four with Sam.

Darkman was eventually given $14 million to work with, including a longer schedule and much more effects work.

Darkman saw the lengthy time spent in extensive makeup as a challenge and liked "the idea of working behind a mask on camera, and just exploring the possibilities of what that entailed".

In 2004, Die, Darkman, Die was released on DVD as part of the "Universal Studio Selections".

All three Darkman films were released in a box set by Universal Studios in August 2007.

Los Angeles Times film critic Michael Wilmington felt that Darkman was the only film at the time "that successfully captures the graphic look, rhythm and style of the superhero books".

Darkman was singled out for notice by comic-book writer Peter David in the Comics Buyer's Guide as "The Perfect Super-Hero Film of All Time", although this assessment was based upon other features of the film than general quality.

Darkman has been the subject of two Marvel Comics series, numerous novels, as well as a video game published by Ocean Software, Darkman .

In 1993, Darkman returned in a 6 issue mini-series published by Marvel Comics.

Darkman's headquarters are in an abandoned observatory overlooking the city, and he is wanted by the police for his actions against Durant's gang.

The pilot ends with some scenes from the first film and Darkman stating that Justice will answer with a brand new face.