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Spawn

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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 05/06/2016
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. Go to Full Review Angie Errigo Empire Magazine 07/12/2010
1/5
It's simply a parade of toys and tricks, without a jot of playfulness, knowing humour or campery to endear itself. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly 07/06/2010
B-
The film gives you the pleasurably junky sensation of living inside an apocalyptic videogame. Go to Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Oct 7
3/5
Spawn may have a rather dark, morbid narrative, filled with over-the-top performances and ridiculously cheesy special effects, but taken altogether, it makes for a somewhat amusing & entertaining comic book outing. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/01/2022
F
If it’s meant to snare the uninitiated, I must say it failed to hook me. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/24/2020
2/10
Unfortunately, as a product of the '90s, the film relies heavily on dated, primitive, terribly unconvincing computer graphics. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Enrique R @EnriqueRamosLovesMovies Jan 26 Spawn, a cheesy fun adaptation of the animated series and the comics by Todd McFarlane. This movie or Blood and Bone are Michael Jai White’s best movies. The CGI and the practical effects are horrible. The action sequences are so bad but enjoyable. Spawn and Violator are the highlights of the movie. But, overall, I give Spawn a 6.9/10 or a 3/5 stars. See more Amm A @Moviesgen76 Jan 10 For a 1997 movie, this was a good watch. I watched this movie more than once when it was released. It was good compared to a lot of movies out at the time. See more Jordan G @Gooose6614 Jan 3 For a 1997 movie with graphics and the balance between heaven and hell and still holding a storyline I thought a very good movie. One of Michael Jai White‘s better films and a great performance by John Leguizamo. See more Gavin S @Critic285 Dec 22 What the heck was this this movie is like if Batman’s cgi was bad oh yea don’t get me started on the CGI this is some of the worst CGI ever the only good thing about this movie is the clown I keep forgetting his name he is the only good thing. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Sep 5 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more The Cursed Legion @GAVINSISEMORE Aug 27 Its slightly funny and a bit entertaining, im sure it was amazing for its time but its just not for me. See more Read all reviews
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Mark A.Z. Dippe

Director

John Leguizamo

Clown

Michael Jai White

Al Simmons

Martin Sheen

Jason Wynn

Theresa Randle

Wanda Blake

Melinda Clarke

Jessica Priest

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Movie Info

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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