Peyton Westlake, a mild-mannered scientist, is brutally beaten and left for dead by Robert Durant and his thugs. However, Peyton survives and is severely injured, leading to an experimental burn unit operation that keeps him alive but leaves him physically and emotionally changed. He develops superhuman strength, becomes numb to physical pain, and is prone to violent outbursts when provoked. With his newfound abilities, Peyton sets out to exact revenge on Durant, his thugs, and Louis Strack Jr., who was involved in a bribery scheme to pass a waterfront development project.

Darkman
A scientist, thought to be deceased, resurrects with a burning desire for revenge against those who mercilessly tortured and burned him to death.