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The Darkman II DVD features Darkman II: The Return of Durant, the 1995 direct-to-video sequel directed by Bradford May, with Sam Raimi as executive producer. Arnold Vosloo stars as Darkman and Larry Drake returns as Robert G. Durant. This is a pre-owned copy in Good condition, in stock and dispatched within 2 business days. Add it to your cart today.
| Format | DVD |
|---|---|
| Discs | 1 |
| Studio | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Released | June 1, 2010 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 32 minutes |
| Condition | Good Condition |
| Availability | In stock |
The Darkman II DVD brings home Darkman II: The Return of Durant, the 1995 direct-to-video sequel to Sam Raimi's Darkman. Arnold Vosloo takes over as scientist Peyton Westlake, the disfigured vigilante known as Darkman, and Larry Drake returns as the crime boss Robert G. Durant.
This is a pre-owned copy in Good condition. DVDs play in standard DVD players and in Blu-ray players. Standard US shipping is $4.99, and orders over $50 ship free.
Some time after his first battle with Durant, Peyton Westlake is still working on his synthetic skin, which lasts only 99 minutes in light, while stealing from criminals as Darkman. Then Durant wakes from his coma.
Durant breaks the scientist Dr. Alfred Hathaway out of prison so that he can finish a particle-beam weapon to sell on the black market. Meanwhile, Westlake teams up with David Brinkman, a scientist working on a skin formula much like his own. Brinkman's building has the power supply Durant wants, and Durant is determined to get it.
Kim Delaney plays Jill Randall, Renee O'Connor plays Laurie Brinkman and Jesse Collins plays Dr. David Brinkman. The film was produced by Universal Productions Canada and Renaissance Pictures on a budget of 4 million dollars.
Darkman II: The Return of Durant premiered on VHS on July 11, 1995, from MCA/Universal Home Video, followed by a laserdisc a week later. Universal reissued it on DVD on January 5, 1999. That DVD included production notes, cast and crew biographies and a trailer.
The third film, Darkman III: Die Darkman Die, followed direct-to-video on August 20, 1996, again with Vosloo and director Bradford May. If you know this film as Darkman 2, this is the one.
Start with the original Darkman Blu-ray or get all three films together in the Darkman Trilogy DVD. Browse more movies on disc, and read the Wikipedia article on Darkman II for full production details.
Darkman II DVD: Questions Buyers Ask
Who plays Darkman in this sequel?
Arnold Vosloo plays Peyton Westlake. Liam Neeson played the role in the 1990 original.
Was Darkman II released in theaters?
No. It was released direct-to-video in 1995.
Will the Darkman II DVD play in my Blu-ray player?
Yes. DVDs play in standard DVD players and in Blu-ray players.
What condition is this copy in?
It is a pre-owned copy in Good condition, and our 30-day return policy covers your purchase.
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This is the DVD edition, 1 disc.
Amazon Customer –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
TheoStix –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Shout Factory’s “Darkman II: The Return of Durant” Blu-Ray is a solid release for hardcore fans.
Love ’em or hate ’em, Universal’s two “Darkman” sequels were among the earliest and perhaps most notable direct-to-video follow-ups. Especially as they were produced in the mid-90’s… quite some time before the early 2000’s explosion of made-for-DVD features. And in a lot of respects, they are among the better films of this particular type of release. Perhaps not quite as good as say, the surprisingly excellent “Temors 2: Aftershocks” or the genuinely entertaining “Curse of Chucky.” But also not as bad as the endless onslaught of terrible “The Crow” and “Hellraiser” sequels.
And thanks to Shout Factory, we finally have these two peculiar little relics properly restored and released on High Definition Blu-Ray.
“Darkman II” picks up about three years after the events of the original, as we quickly learn that Darkman’s old foe Robert G. Durant (Larry Drake) managed to survive his apparent fiery demise, and has returned with a vengeance to take back control of the criminal underworld. And it is once again up to our disfigured hero (Arnold Vosloo) to save the day and bring down Durant’s dark empire of violence once and for all.
“The Return of Durant” is without doubt the superior of the two sequels, and I’d honestly argue that it’s still a fairly entertaining film in the way that mindless schlock can often be. While the budget has been noticeably slashed, the film still delivers a few solid action set-pieces and has some good production value behind it. And the musical score, though not as bombastic as the original, is suitably grim and tragic. Add to that another delightful turn from Drake as the titular villain, and you have a pretty decent little flick.
And the Blu-Ray itself hosts a small collection of genuinely intriguing bonus features that are definitely worth a look. Among them: A VHS promo for the movie that was shipped out to video-stores, an informative commentary from director Bradford May and the film’s notable TV-edit, which contained several alternate and extended scenes. It’s not a vast assortment of content, but it is a nice little collection of goodies to go along with the film.
As for the picture and audio quality? Well, that’s where this release falls a little flat. Truthfully, this is the best the film has ever looked. It is leaps above the original VHS of course, and it does look a tad sharper and crisper than prior releases on DVD. But I’d be lying if I said the film looked perfect. It definitely looks a little washed out at times, and there are some noticeable places where you can see imperfections in the film that could have easily been corrected with a more thorough restoration. It’s an improvement over what came before. Just not a massive one. Thankfully, the audio quality is pretty darned good, and seems to be vastly improved compared to my old Trilogy box-set DVD.
It comes down to this… if you are a big “Darkman” fan, and don’t already own “The Return of Durant,” this Blu-Ray is easily the current definitive release. For less than $20, you’re getting a pretty alright little film in full HD, along with a handful of solid extras. But if you’re not a massive fan of the franchise, this is one to skip. I’d give Shout Factory’s “Darkman II: The Return of Durant” Blu-Ray a decent 3.5 out of 5. (Rounding up to 4 for Amazon.)
Paul S. Person –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Nice Try, But Disjointed
This is an effort to continue the original Darkman movie with a new Darkman and an old enemy.
In concept, there is nothing wrong with this and the film does have quite a bit of action in it.
The problem is, it isn’t very well put together.
Also, we don’t really see anything /new/ here. Watching the original would be better. IMHO, of course.
Still, if you really like Darkman, you might like this film better than I did.