Spawn

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Spawn

PG-13

Released Aug 1, 1997

1h 37m

Fantasy

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Covert government assassin Al Simmons (Michael Jai White) is killed after being double-crossed by his boss, Jason Wynn (Martin Sheen). Upon arriving in Hell, Simmons is offered an opportunity to return to Earth if he's willing to lead an evil army. He accepts, and is reincarnated as a "Hellspawn" -- a twisted, horribly disfigured version of his former self. However, Spawn serves as a force of good, much to the dismay of the Devil's henchman, a wicked clown (John Leguizamo).

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Critics Consensus

Spawn is an overbearing, over-violent film that adds little to the comic book adaptation genre.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

This barely coherent hunk of junk is like a cheap horror film with only a suggestion of the grisliness that appeals to fans of cheap horror films.

May 6, 2016

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

It's simply a parade of toys and tricks, without a jot of playfulness, knowing humour or campery to endear itself.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 12, 2010

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

The film gives you the pleasurably junky sensation of living inside an apocalyptic videogame.

Rated: B-

Jul 6, 2010

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

If it’s meant to snare the uninitiated, I must say it failed to hook me.

Rated: F

Sep 1, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Unfortunately, as a product of the '90s, the film relies heavily on dated, primitive, terribly unconvincing computer graphics.

Rated: 2/10

Sep 24, 2020

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Mark H. Harris

Black Horror Movies

I would say I feel bad for a cast that's clearly above this material, but at least they got paid for it; I ended up in the red.

Rated: 1.8/5

Aug 8, 2020

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Todd B

Mostly allstar cast, this movie is the first, and I'm happy about it. From the action sequences, to the comedy to the romance. Great job on this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Liam D

During one of the darkest era of Comic Book movie history this one tries to hard and not hard enough which the ending result has an terrible script, bland acting and awful CGI

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Jamie S

This was a wicked movie from its time and always on in my house during the spooky season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Oli N

“Spawn” is a blast if you’re into the comics, even if it's a massively gore-lite version. The special effects are wild (though the cgi was iffy even for the time), and Michael Jai White nails it as Spawn. John Leguizamo is creepy and hilarious as Clown. It’s dark, edgy, and the soundtrack rocks. Definitely worth a watch for any fan! Very much a 90's comic book movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Wyatt B

It is a nice adaptation of the comics and is underrated

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Noah G

Hey Melinda Clarke has anyone told you that you suck at playing bad girls spawn is awesome but this movie was great because I watch it for Melinda get defeated don’t get me wrong your a good actor Melinda but stick to the good people you unfunny goose

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/24

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Clown

Michael Jai White

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Martin Sheen

Jason Wynn

Theresa Randle

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Melinda Clarke

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Synopsis

Covert government assassin Al Simmons (Michael Jai White) is killed after being double-crossed by his boss, Jason Wynn (Martin Sheen). Upon arriving in Hell, Simmons is offered an opportunity to return to Earth if he's willing to lead an evil army. He accepts, and is reincarnated as a "Hellspawn" -- a twisted, horribly disfigured version of his former self. However, Spawn serves as a force of good, much to the dismay of the Devil's henchman, a wicked clown (John Leguizamo).

Director: Mark A.Z. Dippe
Producer: Clint Goldman
Screenwriter: Alan B. McElroy
Distributor: New Line Home Video [us], New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Juno Pix
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 1, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $55.0M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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