Darkman II: The Return of Durant
A disfigured scientist and masked vigilante confronts his resurrected nemesis after a deadly laser scheme turns their old feud into a weapons crisis.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- dark
- heightened
- pulp
- action movie night
- superhero sequel marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel an ordinary, made-for-video action film lacking the gothic melodrama, berserk wit, and visual dazzle of its predecessor, though some acknowledged flashes of fun and ambition.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Darkman repeatedly relies on perfected synthetic skin and disguises while pursuing Durant and his criminal operation.
Peyton Westlake's experiments, disfigurement, enhanced strength, and scientific expertise directly shape his crime-fighting mission.
Durant recruits an insane weapons developer to create a deadly laser weapon for his business.
The deformed masked hero, face-changing disguises, inhuman strength, and violent pursuit of an old foe create a dark pulp register.
Films like Darkman II: The Return of Durant, and why
Darkman
shared low-budget superhero action, horror-inflected science fiction, grotesque villains, and heightened comic-book violence
The Crow
shared masked vigilante protagonist, crime-fighting revenge narrative, and stylized pulp action
The Toxic Avenger
shared comic-book science fiction, experiments gone wrong, monstrous transformation, and dark superhero themes
The Shadow
shared pulp superhero spectacle, mad science, criminal conspiracies, and practical-effects-driven action
Movie Details
- Director
- Bradford May
- Release Date
- 1995-07-11
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (307)
Cast
- Larry Drake
- Arnold Vosloo
- Kim Delaney
- Renée O'Connor
- Lawrence Dane
- Jesse Collins
- David Ferry
- Rod Wilson
- Jack Langedijk
- Sten Eirik
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Darkman II: The Return of Durant about?
- A disfigured scientist and masked vigilante confronts his resurrected nemesis after a deadly laser scheme turns their old feud into a weapons crisis.
- What is Darkman II: The Return of Durant like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Darkman II: The Return of Durant as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Darkman II: The Return of Durant violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Darkman II: The Return of Durant as brutal.
- What did critics think of Darkman II: The Return of Durant?
- Critics generally found the sequel an ordinary, made-for-video action film lacking the gothic melodrama, berserk wit, and visual dazzle of its predecessor, though some acknowledged flashes of fun and ambition.
- Which films are like Darkman II: The Return of Durant?
- Films with a similar feel include Darkman, The Crow, The Toxic Avenger, and The Shadow.
- How long is Darkman II: The Return of Durant?
- Darkman II: The Return of Durant runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Darkman II: The Return of Durant?
- In United States, Darkman II: The Return of Durant streams on Philo.
