Spawn

Spawn

Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.

199796 min5.5 / 10

A dark, visceral superhero origin story about a betrayed agent resurrected as a demonic anti-hero, torn between his love for his wife and his infernal obligations.

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

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