Dark hero also known as the guyver 2 is a 1994 american, science fiction, tokusatsu, action film based on the manga, bio booster armor guyver, and the anime, the guyver. Dark hero aka guyver 2 1994, usa vhs trailer youtube. For the sequel, returning director steve wang made an effort to deliver a film tonally closer to the original source materials, and. Dark hero also known as the guyver 2 is the 1994 sequel to the 1991 liveaction adaptation of the 1985 manga series biobooster armor guyver. Dark hero 1994 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dark hero dec 05, 2014 steve wangs second outing with the guyver accept this time there was a change in casting for. Dark hero also known as the guyver 2 is a 1994 american science fiction tokusatsu action film based on the manga and anime, bio booster armor guy. In other words i am saying you dont need to see part 1 to enjoy this sequel. Dark hero is a wellpaced and immensely entertaining scifi action film with a solid and likeable lead performance from david hayter, wellshot and expertly choreographed fight scenes, terrific makeup and creature effects, an interesting story, and competent direction from steve wang. So ready yourself for over two hours of action, excitement, explosions and everything you ever wanted in a film, except for an explanation of where they got the name, in guyver dark hero.
He rebelled against the creators and attacked one of their ships. The armorclad hero of japanese comics and animation returns to battle zoanoids in the guyver ii. Dark hero also known as the guyver 2 is a 1994 american science fiction horror action film based on the manga and anime, bio booster armor guyver. Dark hero and shares most of his features with guyver 2. Dark hero stars david hayter, kathy christopherson, christopher michael the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min, and. Guyver 2 pretty much covers the majority of the major plot points of part 1 via exposition between characters.
Dark hero also known as the guyver 2 is a 1994 american superhero film based on the manga and anime, bio booster armor guyver. A year ago he destroyed the kronos corporation, an organization of mutants who want the guyver. He was eventually defeated by archanfel he is a muddygreen color although he appeared to have a pinkish hue in the 1994 feature film guyver 2. Dark hero was released also directed by an makeup artist and was closer to the style of the manga. The guyver 2 aka guyver dark hero is a the sequel to the first guyver. Written by nathan long and directed by steve wang, the film stars david hayter as sean barkerthe guyver, replacing jack armstrong in the role. The first human to be equipped with a biobooster armor in ancient times by the ouranos. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Written by nathan long and directed by steve wang, the film stars david hayter in the title role, replacing jack armstrong. Guyver 2 pretty much covers the majority of the major plot points of. The guyver 1 hours and 28 minutes movie 1992 a young man discovers a mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a. With david hayter, kathy christopherson, bruno patrick, christopher michael. Guyver dark hero 1994 guyver vs zoanoids spaiker90. But does this more serious take on a japanese anime make a better sequel. Simply put, this movie does a better job of capturing the feel of the original mangaanime. Watch guyver dark hero part 1 of 3 samuel fly on dailymotion.
Dark hero replaced the previous films lead actor jack armstrong with david hayter famous for voicing snake in the metal gear solid video game series and took a darker, more serious, and much more violent approach. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Dive in with jacki and meet animes lamia, dullahans, and mermaids. Steer clear of the jimmy walker guyver, and check this out. Dark hero movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Les claypool iii ripped from original audio track from movie by romych. To be completely frank, the first guyver movie was a joke, but not the funny kind. The first movie did little else but spit in its face. The film was met with a mixed reaction from critics and fans. Dark hero 1994 steve wang on allmovie this actionpacked sequel to the liveaction. It soon transpired that this was the films strange european title. Watch guyver dark hero part 2 of 3 samuel fly on dailymotion.
In comparison to the first film, guyver 2 aka guyver 2 the dark hero, is a better overall film. Dark hero also known as the guyver 2 is an action scifi film released in 1994 and is based on the manga and anime bio. Behind the scenes with david hayter and christopher stewart in the guyver armor from the guyver 2 dark hero steve wang productions guyver made by brian wade, christopher using stage name tony hook geruichi brothers flying circus from. Dark hero closely resembles some of the lowbudget science fiction films of the 1960s and 70s, particularly jack woods and dennis murens similarly themed equinox 1971, with its. Although most of the acting isnt very impressive, the guyver.
Now he is trying to find why the guyver unit forces him to fight and kill evil. The first guyver movie had some issues, so does its 1994 sequel guyver 2. Barker learns that a major corporation called chronos is after the guyver unit and soon discovers that the people behind chronos are not human after all. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Dark hero david hayter kathy christopherson christopher michael 1994 an archaeological dig unearths an alien spaceship containing another guyver unit that an evil corporation intends to exploit. Scifis most powerful alienhuman hybrid returns sean barker became the unwilling host to an alien bioarmor known as the guyver. The first liveaction guyver movie had notably tame often cartoonish violence and a greater focus on broad comedy in comparison to the darker and gorier manga and anime franchise that inspired it, causing some backlash from fans. Not only is dark hero more accurate in its presentation, but its surprising good considering its budget. In short, this feels like an overwritten episode of the x files with mulder and sculley. Dark hero also known as the guyver 2 is a 1994 american science fiction tokusatsu action film based on the manga and anime, bio. Dark hero 1994 a year has passed since he defeated the cronos corporation, but sean barker david hayter continues to struggle with his ability to call upon the powers of the guyver. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Director steve wangs love for japanese tokusatsu tv serials such as kamen rider and ultraman shone through on film and appeased those who found the original lacking. Sean barker became the unwilling host to an alien bioarmor known as the guyver.
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