Whatever Happened to DARKMAN?

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[@trainnerd3029]

This channel is one of the reasons KZbin was invented!! A little break from reality… Thank you, sir!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Wow, thanks!

[@markreed392]

Larry Drake wasn't in "Law and Order", he was in "LA Law".

[@MGAC1701]

I was today years old when I discovered that Darkman used extensive miniatures. I had no idea! Thank you!

[@tuppswahey]

The most remarkable superpower of Darkman is his ability to pronounce the name 'Peyton Westlake' despite having no lips.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

CORRECTION: Larry Drake played Benny on LA LAW - not Law & Order... my mistake! SORRY! Cheers, Dan :)

[@ardscorner]

​ @MoviesMusicMonsters Don't sweat it mate, this was a deep dive, and there is so much to cover. Appreciate the time you put in. Now, whatever happened to Automan. The one season early 80s sci-fi, which to be fair, had some really cool effects

[@willyyoung6881]

Now you have your do what happened to LA Law to make up for the mistake

[@jwnj9716]

Love the opening. Now that's how you introduce your villains. The rage moments are so creative, they would make The Hulk jealous. Love Elfman's score especially Carnival from Hell.

[@Fenrir72]

Voslo aka the Mummy Imhotep later took on the role for the subsequent sequels. But the 1st is always the classic.

[@glazdarklee1683]

Great overview! God I loved this film. I remember what a shock it was to see Larry Drake in such a different role than "Benny" in "LA Law." It really made me realize just how great of an actor he was. And what could be more darkly funny than his line, "I've got seven more points."

[@roddavis5671]

Love your videos. Please do on on Robinson Crusoe on Mars

[@MichaelRBrown-lh6kn]

YES

[@stuartb1185]

Agreed, fantastic movie - would love it to get the DM treatment!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Thanks so much for your support! Part of my extremely long list of future videos :) Stay tuned! Cheers, Dan

[@fulltimer56]

Yes, PLEASE!

[@emsleywyatt3400]

Actually, the character Benny was not on Law and Order, but rather LA Law. RIP Larry Drake.

[@x15galmichelleevans]

Yes, Larry Drake was great in LA Law as well as in Darkman.

[@glynnetolar4423]

Speaking of music. I wasn't a fan of LA Law but I thought the theme song was great.

[@maxsmodels]

Darkman stunt work trivia. The scene at 7:28 was done using a cool trick. The explosion is real and done using a miniature set. The actress was actually in the shot in real time by placing a mirror at the bottom of the set and having her stand far enough away that her reflection was at the correct size and scale while she was also at a safe distance. This saved time and money by being an in camera effect done in real time.

[@perry92964]

you gotta love real special effects

[@patbarr1351]

Another very sharp mini-doc, Dan! I read Bruce Campbell's very entertaining memoir, "If Chins Could Kill" (I'm a huge fan of Adventures of Briscoe County) that tells tales of he & his friends growing up, blowing up stuff, & eventually getting into the movie business. "Dark Man" is so stylish & I must admit that the writing, rewriting & reediting somehow worked out.

[@Rebelxstudios]

The sequels were okay, but suffer from just not being as good as the first movie. Each of them has parts that I really enjoyed personally. Part 2 comes off more as a standard superhero movie from that time period well the third movie has some great character work especially in the scenes where dark man is disguising himself as the film's big bad, and has to interact with the Man's family

[@michaeltape8282]

Boy, the director, Sam Raimi, really seemed to hold a different point of view than either the critics, the executives, or the audience. BALLSY move by Robert Tapert! This was interesting, as usual. I really appreciate all the work you do on these videos. It shows in the final product. If these were for a class, you'd be getting a 4.0. Thanks again, Dan.

[@michaelmcadams6904]

Loved this dark hero movie when it came out. II and III were sleepers and belonged in the direct to video market. Without Raimi directing the effect was absent.

[@Mrmoviemax05]

What a great episode! Darkman is a hidden gem. Thanks Dan.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I watched DM on Amazon Prime around 4 weeks ago. The plot, action are good. The CGI SFX are decent but some scenes are 🤷🏽‍♂️ ...

[@martincolvill5453]

Just watched the movie Saturday to be up on the information you covered. Had no idea on the miniatures.

[@robtorres]

I was always confused about why The Shadow was now Darkman. Now I know!

[@evanwardwell4611]

I have all 3 movies. The 2 direct to video are OK. But the first is so exciting. Thanks for showcasing it.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

The music 🎶, score was well done.

[@Spacejockey426]

Dan, yet another great video! I have the comic, had a "Who is Darkman?" t-shirt, and a 1/6 scale Darkman resin model kit produced by the long since defunct garage model kit company Classic Plastic. It comes with two heads, giving the modeller the option to complete bandaged and unbandaged versions. I still have it, but haven't built it up yet . . .

[@wraithx7]

Dan there was also a Darkman Vs. Army of Darkness comic book published by Dynamite Comics.

[@JoeyCadabra]

I am very thankful a new Movies, Music and Monsters tonight.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Thanks Joey!

[@SidlyBoDidly222]

Ohhhhh yesssss. The manhole scene. Locked in my mind forever. Sam Rami really has a way of navigating and tweaking the subconscious mind. Great storytelling. Worth an anniversary view.

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

Love your videos, Dan. Also love Darkman. One small quibble: Larry Drake played Benny on L.A. Law, not Law & Order. 😊

[@PabloCalahorra-ym6ox]

You are right. He did a great role, dignifying people with mental disabilities.

[@thomasbentley4757]

Jenny Agutter wasn't credited in Darkman and her character didn't have a name. Would be cool if she was Nurse Alex Price from An American Werewolf in London.

[@parrottm76262]

I'm not normally a fan of years later sequels, but take my money, please!

[@JohnSwindells-zm4sq]

Wow Dan those miniature sets are amazing,it goes to show the bigger the miniature the better the effect.thanks a lot

[@williamjackson6705]

The face changing aspect always reminded me of another pulp character called The Avenger.He could alter his facial features and fought crime. He was supposedly created by the fictitious Kenneth Robeson who created Doc Savage.

[@MaddMango]

I never made the super hero connection. I will rewatch soon. Thanks.

[@AlejandroDiazadiaz201]

I'd love an animated Darkman Sequel with Raimi and Neeson.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

The character would be around 75! It would be Dark OLD Man! 🎬

[@doktor_ghul]

I saw the original in first run , and loved it. The video sequels were OK, but the low budget really held them back, as did the need to use clips from the original to fill the run time out. A modern day sequel could take advantage of of the time that's gone by , and have Peyton Westlake, older and retired from being Darkman, teaching in a medical school by day , with his hideous scars hidden by advanced artificial skin that can handle extended sunlight exposure. A student of his, a possible inheritor of the Westlake modern day science, is ruined by a lab accident Peyton caused...and so , like Zorro, the legend is passed on to a new DARKMAN, and Peyton teaches his student how to be what he once was.

[@richardvinsen2385]

When this came out, I felt this is what a comic book movie should be. I wasn’t a fan of Tim Burton’s Batman but this film really felt like a comic book come to life.

[@FIREBRAND38]

Dude, your research took longer than usual but I can definitely see it on the screen. Cameos I was unaware of, miniatures I hadn't realized were there and casting choices that didn't happen. How cool was this?

[@noman6041]

Great topic, Dan! i had the pleasure of seeing 'Darkman' at the theater when it was new and fell in love with it. One year for a Halloween party, i actually dressed up as Darkman. [Not a lot of people got the costume, they thought i was the Invisible Man] until i explained. It's one of my favorite movies and occupies a proud spot in my movie collection. I'm glad to hear Neeson loved the character, instead of regretting the role like so many other celebs do. The two sequels starring Arnold Vosloo are ok, with the 3rd one being the best of the two. [And actually that one was made first and was supposed to be '2', but they were released in backwards order] The 2 sequels are also in my collection. Vosloo makes the role his own and does a good job with it, but it misses Neeson's spark. They're both worth checking out.

[@johnw8578]

Yes, it was awesome to see it in the theater!

[@gilbert1975nf]

Lian Neeson was outstanding in this one.

[@garyspinner687]

In 1990 there was a similar made for TV movie that was also quite good entitled The Dark Avenger. An acid-scarred judge (Leigh Lawson) turns masked avenger, backed by an electronics expert (Maggie Han) and her crime lab.

[@stashmerkin9576]

Darkman was fun! Have you seen Lair of the White Worm?

[@lancerevell5979]

That was a fun and rollicking good movie! Really loved the folk song. 😊

[@Golden_Ace]

so much information on these movies. thank you. I'll have to look up that TV pilot. thanks Dan! awesome once again.

[@RoulinBrooks]

I saw Darkman in the theater when it came out. I really enjoyed it. I liked that it upset your expectations and didn't follow any of the tired formulas we'd seen too many times in movies. On another note, hey Dan--have you ever thought about a piece on The Outer Limits? I loved that show as a kid and I think it still holds up. It's arguable that the first season episode "The Architects of Fear" was an inspiration for Watchmen.

[@FIREBRAND38]

8:38 Law & Order? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[@raulcruz716]

Bruce Campbell is reported to have in fact played Darkman in some scenes, mostly longshots, particularly the scene with Durant chasing Darkman in the helicopter.

[@lancerevell5979]

I preffered Arnold Vosloo as Darkman. He is an unfortunately unappreciated actor. Great as "The Mummy" vs. Brendan Fraser. 😎👍

[@eclipsehorse8693]

oh I loved seeing him going up against Jean Claude Van Damme in 'Hard Target' :)

[@artie]

The gift is crazy awesome!!! Great work as always!!! I love this movie! The actors brought it on this one. Darkman is Amazing! I freakin love your channel.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

"Darkman: If The Shadow had Leprosy"?

[@dmntuba]

Well done movie, but kinda overlooked.

[@FIREBRAND38]

16:15 I take it by the Universal studio executive's response that's why there wasn't a Dark Man Ride as part of the Studio Backlot Tour? And no, HHN doesn't count.

[@maxsmodels]

It was different and pretty cool.

[@PabloCalahorra-ym6ox]

Last year I bought the three DVD set, having watched them in TV back in the 90s. Then I did not rate them highly, but this time, I watched all three, in just one day, and find them quite entertaining.

[@DrVenture45]

I remember seeing Darkman in the theater. I really didn't know what to make of it. Many scenes were so bizarre (the funeral transition, the part when the protagonist "loses it" mentally, and the sped up shot during the helicopter sequence) that I couldn't tell if Raimi was going for the darkness of Tim Burton, or the humor and bloodshed of Paul Verhoeven, but it didn't strike me as a hero, or horror movie and I was honestly a little disappointed by how discombobulated it all felt. Good dive-in though.

[@robertbrody4032]

Yikes. The forgotten Raimi flick with a script that was never worked out.

[@andyny29]

Jenny Agutter was so hot in Logan’s Run. ❤

[@boblowes]

Jenny Agutter was hot in everything. Even in The Railway Children.

[@tcthepackrat]

I just got a copy of the old Marvel Comic Adaption for this for 2 bucks, great video, thanks

[@richardsweat6596]

I think both sequels are worth a watch so you make your own mind up because I think both are ok with the budget they had and the story they trying to tell in them.

[@tango22ah]

Dan the man

[@fraidofthedark]

Liam Neeson's superhero/action movie persona's first tentative steps before he was Taken and became a Jedi. Awesome insight, cheers Dan.

[@ScottBaker_]

"I've got 7 more points." Love this movie and the channel.

[@boblowes]

Love Darkman. Great movie. You can really feel the influence of Tim Burton's Batman on loads of these early 90s comic-book/superhero movies, like The Shadow, The Phantom, and Darkman. But you can also see the familiar style of Raimi, particularly in scenes where Peyton is halucinating after his ordeal with shots of howling, flying skulls, or Darkman busting out of surgery - both things Raimi would revisit with his signature style in Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2. As for the two sequels... they're ok. Not a patch on the original. But oddly enough, they swapped them around. Darkman II was supposed to be Darkman III and vice-versa.

[@Martin48964]

Hey Dan did you mean Larry Drake, who played Benny, was on L.A. Law, not Law & Order? Always enjoy your videos!

[@johnmcdougald1238]

Loved that movie. I was about 20. Laughed my tail off in the theater. My girlfriend at the time began to question my humor... Wait! There were wrong places to laugh in this movie?

[@1marvelfan707]

love this buddy, thanksalso guys, the more comments left, the more it helps dan grow the show, it deserves to get the gold button

[@lnutt677]

Darkman is my 2nd all-time superhero character after Batman. I'm Bipolar and I love having a superhero that's the same way.

[@jackdorsey4850]

Dear Mr.Monroe, You want over the top with this 1 the little tidbits like connecting Larry Drake to LA Law which was one of the reasons I watched the show thank you for such an in-depth and fascinating video

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

LD was in the 1990s cult hit Dr Giggles...

[@jackdorsey4850]

@@DavidLLambertmobile Mr. Drake appears in numerous shows. Pity he died in 2016 he will and is sadly missed R.I.P.

[@mikezinza9699]

I love this movie. It was the first time I saw Liam in anything. Keep em coming Dan, you are a bright light in a weary world. Your fan, Mike Zinza

[@chrisstory563]

Darkman 2 and 3 were ok. they had a different actor to play darkman. he wasn't bad but wasn't great either. it worth giving a chance.

[@GopherBaroque61]

Call me weird, but I love this film *_BECAUSE_* it's slightly campy. Liam Neeson's over the top acting in certain scenes was a joy to watch.

[@1marvelfan707]

also dan, lmk, do you collect anything comic book related? im a movie prop super collector, amoung many other vices, would like to send a gift , to show how much i love the show buddy

[@Laszlo34]

Whoohoo! Thanks again, Dan! Keep up the awesome work! :D

[@robertramos8607]

Nice video I saw all of them that was a good series.

[@that_thing_I_do]

Would it be gauche to watch 3M with a bucket of fresh popcorn? Asking for a friend....oh, my friend said Francis was not only nominated but has won 4 Academy awards. 3 for acting and 1 for producing.

[@eclipsehorse8693]

Darkman comes to Fargo :) "so yah, there's quite a bit of malfeasance goin on- this guy is runnin around town doncha know- and we can't identify him because.. he doesn't have a FACE! Waddya know!"

[@MrGenyaAvacado]

2:25 *takes the elephant*

[@michaelcahan8675]

Neeson was the bomb in Darkman!

[@scottwells8064]

Snoogans!

[@BigApeBooks]

I saw it when it came out and while I enjoyed it, I found it to be rather forgettable. But I really appreciate your retrospective on it and your channel as a whole.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emilygrae]

I loved this movie back then but haven't seen it for a while and when Robby the Robot said "Take the fing elephant!" I almost spit soda out of my nose laughing! I knew Bruce Campbell was in the very end of the movie but not that Sam wanted him to play the lead. I guess I should have guessed that though Haha!

[@juangallegos1048]

Excellent review of Darkman, hey Dan speaking of 90's films; have U ever seen "Frankenstein Unbound" with one of my favorite actors John Hurt (r.i.p.) 🖖

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Haven't watched this one in years. But glad you reached it❤😂

[@Echo121.the.spacelord]

Thank you Dan Monroe for another great video ❤

[@rosiegary]

Darkman 2,3 are worth watching dan so we can get your take on them

[@R8DRBeagle]

Agreed. Just wish Liam was on the sequels.

[@rosiegary]

@@R8DRBeagle with you there can only hope he returns for the fourth instalment

[@eclipsehorse8693]

@@rosiegary poor Liam, they keep taking thinsg from him- his face, his daughter, his wife, his luggage... *snickers*

[@iancroft1447]

Saw Darkman when it came out & Really liked it. I remember seeing 2 Reviews-one 4 Stars, one 0 Stars(???). Polarizing-Talk about a Point of View ! Haven’t Really seen it since(completely) & I think it’s Well-Worth a Revisit. Thanks Again Dan The Man for another Uplifting Excellent Vid !

[@JorgeTrujillo-hj8kd]

Darkman 2 and 3 are pretty good.

[@Vim-Wolf]

Sir, you have exellent taste in movies and TV. Every one a winner.

[@robertfullwood3912]

I've just watched this as you were asking if anyone as watched darkman 2 and 3 .I own both on DVD . It's ashamed that they changed Liam neeson in the run ups.

[@mdturnerinoz]

Haven't seen it in quite a while; just rented it at Apple streaming. Huge Liam fans we are ...

[@adamshotts6097]

I like this movie n I always seen it as an action flick. Btw awesome video Dan n thanks

[@williamharris61]

Dan, for one of your Just My Opinion reviews consider Megalopolis. I really feel that with your sense of fair play and suspicion of the studio system that a real contribution could be made here...even if you disliked the film. Keep up the best work! Bill Harris

[@Pantechnicon]

I've only seen this once, and then without the recognition of the talents and style of either Sam Raimi or the Cohen Brothers, so I'm going to have to revisit it again soon.

[@gilbert1975nf]

And Francis McDorman end up in the movie Burn After Read, and she was amazing in both of them.

[@rtarango68]

Love your channel! Great energy, informative and just awesome to watch! Every chance I get, I share your videos in facebook! Would love to see your episodes promoted in a facebook and Instagram page. Also, would love to see what happened to - Space 1999 and UFO. Thank you and keep on making these great videos!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

I truly appreciate the kind words! Space 1999 and UFO are certainly on my list for future videos :) Stay tuned! Cheers, Dan

[@Rob-vi7xu]

The first horror superhero movie? Toxic Avenger???

[@HowtoRPG]

A very strange movie, but impressive. Thanks for the discussion.

[@andrewharris7517]

Keep Dropp 'in them BANGERS Brother Dan

[@ricost-rex8360]

A truly underrated great film.

[@PatrickMcGowan-ch4ho]

Awesome! The movie worked on the level of action superhero and as metaphor for the disadvantaged in society

[@mitchgordon8199]

One of my favorites and I agree the movie is most memorable.

[@fumedrummer]

I don't remember ever hearing about this movie.

[@sirwholland7]

Have we ever found out whatever happened to The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Part of my extremely long list of future videos! Stay tuned :) Cheers, Dan

[@lancerevell5979]

I've long been hoping & praying they'd do the sequel. 😮 Just, please, no Disney involvement! 😮

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

​@@MoviesMusicMonsters add The Fly 🪰 Jeff Goldblum version.

[@powmagazine]

Cool video Dan. I need to check out this movie.

[@StuartistStudio1964]

He ain't exactly Darkwing Duck...

[@MexieMex]

Always loved this movie, the two sequels, not so much.

[@michaelcroos4713]

VERY EXCELLENT EPISODE, DAN!!! A great deep dive into what I always thought was an unappreciated film... THANK YOU!!!!

[@michaelcroos4713]

Dan, this channel is very quickly becoming my absolutely favorite on KZbin. You are a great moderator, well read, well researched, and we'll presented .. HOW COOL IS THAT!?!?!?!😁🤣

[@MrPleers]

Actually, The Darkman part 2 and 3 are not that bad. Not as good as the first, but still entertaining enough.