Darkness of Man
“Laws can be broken. Promises can't.”
Synopsis
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. Years later, Hatch finds himself protecting Jayden and his grandfather from a group of merciless gangs in an all-out turf war, stopping at nothing to protect Jayden and fight anyone getting in his way.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Russell Hatch
Emerson Min
Jayden
Kristanna Loken
Claire
Peter Jae
Dae Hyun
Sticky Fingaz
Yates
Spencer Breslin
Chris
Andrey Ivchenko
Lazar
Zack Ward
Alexei
Shannen Doherty
Vivian
Chika Kanamoto
Esther
Cynthia Rothrock
Nurse Leslie
Weston Cage
Anton
Kristos Andrews
Viktor
Shane Yoon
Min
Jackie Dallas
Ji-Soo
Danielle Vasinova
Sandra
Kris Van Damme
Igor
Eric Roberts
Larry
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 6, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cullen Bressack
- Screenplay & Story
- Alethea Hnatko-Cho, James Cullen Bressack, Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Original Score
- Tim Jones, James T. Sale
- Original Title
- Darkness of Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17K
- Production Studios
- VMI WorldWide, Sandaled Kid Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cullen Bressack
Alethea Hnatko-Cho, James Cullen Bressack, Jean-Claude Van Damme
Tim Jones, James T. Sale
Pascal Combes-Knoke
Ameer Fawaz, James V. Bulian, Luke Taylor, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Grady Craig
Department Leadership Roster
James Cullen Bressack
Director
Andre Relis
Producer
Alethea Hnatko-Cho
Writer
James Cullen Bressack
Writer
James Cullen Bressack
Producer
Jarrett Furst
Producer
Jessica Bennett
Producer
Pascal Combes-Knoke
Director of Photography
Tim Jones
Original Music Composer
James T. Sale
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Darkness of Man.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Darkness of Man.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Hulu
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Movies That I have watched all
All of my ratings are the movies that I have seen.
Movies
***2024***
Similar Titles to Darkness of Man
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
6.1
8.1
7.8
5.9
7.0
7.1
7.1
5.8
6.0
7.8
6.0
7.2
7.4
7.2
6.7
6.9
7.2
7.5
7.4
More Like Darkness of Man
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Darkness of Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Darkness of Man about?
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. Years later, Hatch finds himself protecting Jayden and his grandfather from a group of merciless gangs in an all-out turf war, stopping at nothing to protect Jayden and fight anyone getting in his way.
Who directed Darkness of Man?
Darkness of Man was directed by James Cullen Bressack.
Who stars in Darkness of Man?
The principal cast of Darkness of Man includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Emerson Min, Kristanna Loken, Peter Jae, Sticky Fingaz.
When was Darkness of Man released and how long is it?
Darkness of Man was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Darkness of Man?
Darkness of Man had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $17K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Darkness of Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darkness of Man was composed by Tim Jones, James T. Sale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Darkness of Man?
Darkness of Man holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).