From flesh to steel. From blood to blade. From man...to Spawn.

Starring: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson. D. B. Sweeney

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"You sent me to hell. I'm here to return the favor." - Spawn

Why watch this? This anti-hero is darker, more twisted than usual, and it works.

Plot Summary: Covert government assassin Al Simmons is betrayed by his boss, Jason Wynn, and murdered during a mission. Upon arriving in Hell, Simmons makes a deal with the demon king Malebolgia, agreeing to lead Hell's army in exchange for the chance to return to Earth and see his wife, Wanda. He returns as Spawn, a red-caped, scary anti-hero. He finds that five years have passed, his wife has remarried, and he must now choose between fulfilling his demonic contract or extracting his revenge.

Dad's Preview: Once Marine Al Simmons becomes Spawn, he finds his body is protected by a living necroplasm armor. He must face a clown-faced demon called Violator (deliciously portrayed by John Leguizamo). This stylistic, visceral film, based on the comics by Todd McFarlane, is exceedingly morose, yet visually stunning (especially his red living cape). After the long wait, it was great to see an African-American super-(anti-)hero!

Todd McFarlane Ent., Juno Pix, Pull Down Your Pants Pictures;
New Line Cinema