Darkness of Man

2024 American film

James Cullen Bressack
Alethea Hnatko-Cho

Produced by

Jessica Bennett
James Cullen Bressack
Jarrett Furst
Andre Relis

Starring

Jean-Claude Van Damme
Kristanna Loken
Emerson Min
Spencer Breslin
Sticky Fingaz
Shannen Doherty

CinematographyPascal Combes-KnokeEdited byR.J. CooperMusic by

Tim Jones
James T. Sale

Production
companies

JCB Pictures
Robotic Donut
Sandaled Kid Productions
VMI Worldwide

Distributed bySaban Films

Release date

May 21, 2024 (2024-05-21) (VOD)

Running time

109 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Darkness of Man is a 2024 American action thriller film written, directed and co-produced by James Cullen Bressack. It stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kristanna Loken, Emerson Min, Spencer Breslin, Sticky Fingaz, and Shannen Doherty.

The film was released on VOD on May 21, 2024.

Russell Hatch an Interpol operative who takes on the role of father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant killed in a routine raid gone wrong.

Plot

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme as Russell Hatch
Kristanna Loken as Claire
Emerson Min as Jayden
Spencer Breslin as Chris
Sticky Fingaz as Yates
Shannen Doherty as Vivian

Production

In November 2022, it was announced that an action film titled Darkness of Man was in development, with James Cullen Bressack directing, co-producing and co-writing the screenplay. Jean-Claude Van Damme was cast in the lead role as Russell Hatch.^[1] In March 2024, with the release of the official trailer, it was revealed that Kristanna Loken, Emerson Min, Spencer Breslin, Sticky Fingaz, and Shannen Doherty had joined the cast.^[2]

Release

In February 2023, Saban Films acquired the distribution rights to the film.^[3]

Darkness of Man was released on VOD on May 21, 2024.^[2]

References

^ Ritman, Alex (November 1, 2022). "Jean-Claude Van Damme to Lead Neo-Noir L.A. Action Film 'Darkness of Man' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Squires, John (March 25, 2024). "'Darkness of Man' Trailer – Jean Claude Van Damme Is Back in Rated "R" Action Thriller". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
^ Ravindran, Manori (February 15, 2023). "Jean-Claude Van Damme's 'Darkness of Mans' Sells to Saban Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2024.