I wasn't a big fan of the relentlessly unpleasant 1990 original, and this direct-to-video sequel certainly didn't look too promising. After viewing it, however, I found it superior to the first film. It follows the original's formula closely but emphasizes action instead of violence (although there is still an element of sadism). It's a slicker-than-expected production, with plenty of mayhem and noise, which also re-creates some of the cool visual tricks that the original's director Sam Raimi had used. And Larry Drake returns as Durant with an utterly convincing performance.
Review of Darkman II: The Return of Durant
