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Al Simmons, a skilled government assassin, is betrayed and killed by his superior. He is resurrected in Hell and given a dark bargain: lead an army of demons to conquer Earth in exchange for a chance to return to his family. As the powerful anti-hero Spawn, he rebels against his demonic master, choosing to use his abilities to fight for good. This decision sparks a fierce supernatural conflict between the forces of darkness and the remnants of light, as Spawn struggles to define his own destiny.

Al Simmons, a skilled government assassin, is betrayed and killed by his superior. He is resurrected in Hell and given a dark bargain: lead an army of demons to conquer Earth in exchange for a chance to return to his family. As the powerful anti-hero Spawn, he rebels against his demonic master, choosing to use his abilities to fight for good. This decision sparks a fierce supernatural conflict between the forces of darkness and the remnants of light, as Spawn struggles to define his own destiny.

Does Spawn have end credit scenes?

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Spawn does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Spawn

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34

Metascore

5.4

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TOMATOMETER

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IMDb

5.2 /10

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TMDB

79

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Who plays the main character, Al Simmons, in the film?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Spawn

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Al Simmons, portrayed by Michael Jai White, is a military soldier and assassin who finds himself the victim of betrayal by Jason Wynn, the head of a covert government agency, played by Martin Sheen. During a dangerous mission to eliminate a Bio-Chem plant in North Korea, Wynn conspires with his top assassin, Jessica Priest (Melinda Clarke), to have Simmons killed. Following a destructive gas fire orchestrated by Wynn, Simmons meets his end. He then arrives in Hell, where the Devil himself, Malebolgia (Frank Welker), presents him with a tempting offer: serve as the leader of his army during Armageddon, and he can return to Earth to see his beloved fiancée, Wanda Blake (Theresa Randle). Simmons, driven by longing, accepts the pact and is resurrected.

Upon his return, Simmons discovers that five long years have elapsed, during which Wanda has moved on and married his best friend, Terry (D. B. Sweeney), creating a family he never knew he desired, complete with a daughter named Cyan (Sydni Beaudoin). In this new reality, he meets a bizarre clown-like demon known as The Violator, brought to life by John Leguizamo, who begins to lead him down a dark path. Along his journey, he encounters Cogliostro (Nicol Williamson), a fellow Hellspawn who aids him and fights for Heaven.

Meanwhile, Jason Wynn has reinvented himself as a prominent arms dealer and has developed a catastrophic biological weapon named “Heat 16”. At a lavish reception, a furious Simmons confronts Wynn, kills Jessica, and escapes, unexpectedly harnessing the power of Spawn’s mystical armor. However, The Violator convinces Wynn to implement a device that will unleash Heat 16 globally if Wynn’s heart stops, a scheme designed to draw Simmons into a lethal confrontation.

Tensions escalate when The Violator battles Spawn, only to be saved by Cogliostro, who instructs him in the use of his necroplasm armor. In a desperate turn of events, Clown and Wynn plot to eliminate Terry. As Terry receives a crucial text exposing Wynn’s corrupt actions, he becomes entangled in a deadly trap when Jason arrives, seizing control of the situation. When Spawn intervenes, he nearly executes Jason but recoils, realizing that doing so would endanger Cyan’s life. Instead, he extracts the lethal device from Wynn before obliterating it.

In a stunning series of encounters, Spawn confronts Malebolgia, declaring he will not succumb to his desires for power. He escapes Hell alongside Cogliostro, but the final showdown with The Violator looms ahead, culminating in an intense battle that sees Spawn triumphantly sever the demon’s head using his chains. With Jason Wynn apprehended, Spawn recognizes that he no longer belongs in Wanda’s life. Embracing a new path, he dedicates himself to a quest for justice, turning away from vengeance.

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Cars Featured in Spawn

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Explore all cars featured in Spawn, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Allis-Chalmers

1942

M4 High-Speed Tractor

Chevrolet

C-Series

Chevrolet

1988

C-Series

Chevrolet

1977

Caprice Classic

Chevrolet

1992

Suburban

Daimler

1952

Ferret Scout Car MkI

FAUN

1956

L908/54 VA

Ford

1992

Crown Victoria

Ford

1982

Escort

Ford

1989

LTD Crown Victoria

Spawn Themes and Keywords

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