Darkman

In an undisclosed city, notorious gangster Eddie Black prepares for a confrontation with his rival, Robert Durant. Surrounded by his loyal henchmen, Black is ready to settle scores as tensions rise between the two criminal factions.

Robert Durant arrives at a dimly lit warehouse, flanked by his crew. They undergo a thorough weapon search before being met by Black, who lays down his ultimatum to vacate his claimed territory.

In a shocking twist, Durant signals to his accomplice Smiley, who ambushes Black’s crew using an Uzi hidden within a prosthetic leg. The ensuing gunfire decimates Black's men, leaving him vulnerable amidst the chaos.

Demonstrating his brutal resolve, Durant brutally tortures Black by severing one of his fingers for each of his demands. The chilling act reveals a trophy collection of the digits of Black's fallen men, showcasing Durant's ruthless nature.

Meanwhile, Dr. Peyton Westlake diligently experiments on artificial skin cells in his laboratory. Despite his relentless efforts, the creations fail to last beyond 99 minutes of exposure to light, marking a significant setback in his research.

Westlake’s girlfriend, Julie Hastings, pays him a visit and brings a confidential memo hinting at dubious activities by her boss, Louis Strack. Their conversation takes a turn when Westlake proposes marriage, but Julie's hesitance creates tension between them.

Just as Westlake inches closer to a breakthrough with his skin cells, a power outage disrupts the lab, leading to a critical moment when his assistant discovers that the cells can endure beyond the crucial mark. This revelation sparks a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil.

Durant and his henchmen violently invade Westlake's lab, searching for the incriminating memo left by Julie. Westlake faces brutal interrogation and horrific treatment, culminating in a life-altering encounter with boiling chemicals that grotesquely disfigure him.

Following the explosion that obliterates the lab, a medical team mistakenly identifies Westlake as a vagrant and performs a procedure that severs his pain nerves. This misjudgment inadvertently heightens his strength and rage, marking the beginning of his transformation into a vengeful figure.

Escaping to the streets, Westlake's disfigured appearance renders him unrecognizable to Julie, forcing him into the shadows. Determined to reclaim his former self and seek vengeance against Durant, he takes refuge in an abandoned factory to salvage his lab equipment.

As Westlake adapts his technology, he begins his mission of revenge, starting with the abduction of one of Durant's henchmen. Through this menacing strategy, he embarks on a dangerous path, utilizing his skills to create havoc within Durant's organization.

Westlake successfully replicates the face of one of Durant's henchmen, Paulie, and poses as him for a money drop. However, the situation escalates when Paul's brutal demise occurs in Westlake's presence, deepening his resolve for vengeance.

Despite the ongoing deception, Westlake reconnects with Julie while under false pretenses, sharing a tender moment that is tinged with the weight of his hidden identity. This emotional encounter complicates his quest as he grapples with his dual nature.

The culmination of Westlake’s vendetta against Durant leads to a dramatic confrontation filled with high-stakes tension. As gunfire erupts, Westlake finds himself entangled in a fight aboard a helicopter against Durant and the treachery of Strack.

In an explosive finale, Westlake battles to protect Julie and reclaim his identity, culminating in a decisive showdown against the forces of evil. Ultimately, he embraces his fate as Darkman, a masked vigilante determined to leave his mark on a world that has forsaken him.