'Darkness of Man': Inside the filming locations of Jean-Claude Van Damme's action flick

'Darkness of Man' is a film about a former Interpol operative who fights off the drug mafia in Los Angeles
PUBLISHED MAY 20, 2024
'Darkness of Man' has elements of LA Noir and the film is about a turf war between the Russian and Korean Mafia (@sabanfilms)
'Darkness of Man' has elements of LA Noir and the film is about a turf war between the Russian and Korean Mafia (@sabanfilms)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Darkness of Man' is available on VOD or Video on Demand from May 21, 2024. The action flick directed by James Cullen Bressack features Jean-Claude Van Damme in the lead role. 

'Darkness of Man' is about a former Interpol operative Russell Hatch (Jean-Claude Van Damme) who tries to protect Jayden (Emerson Min), the son of a former informant who passed away during a raid. 

In addition to Van Damme, the film features a stellar cast of Kristanna Loken, Emerson Min, Ji Yong Li, Chika Kanamoto, Spencer Breslin, Sticky Fingaz, and Shannen Doherty among others. 

Here is a detailed look at the filming locations of 'Darkness of Man'.

Los Angeles, California

'Darkness of Man' features a stellar cast with Jean-Claude Van Damme leading it (@Saban Films)
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Kristianna Loken  in  a still from 'Darkness of Man' (@sabanfilms)

The plot of 'Darkness of Man' revolves around the Los Angeles drug mafia and the film therefore is set and shot extensively in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles perhaps has the best film infrastructure in the world with the equipment and technicians along with studios. The city has often been the subject of many films, particularly the neo-noir films set in the city.

Los Angeles is pivotal to this film's plot too and shooting in the city allowed its actor Jean-Claude Van Damme to stay close to his family.

In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, he said "Yeah, I’m going to be close to my family and close to my … so many dogs. It’s so nice to be at your own house. I’ve been living in hotels for 20 years."

The film's director James Cullen Bressack further added "What’s also very exciting is that we’re shooting in LA, which has a very distinct look. And it’s great to bring JC back to where his roots are, and he hasn’t done a film in LA in a very long time", as per Hollywood Reporter

Santa Clarita, California

A still from the movie 'Darkness of Man' (@Saban Films)
A still from the movie 'Darkness of Man' (@sabanfilms)

Some portions of the film have also been shot in Santa Clarita, California. The location is known for the Six Flags Magic Mountain which is an amusement park that attracts plenty of tourists from all over the world.

The city is known for being a popular destination for filmmakers because of its locations and regulations that support filmmaking. It even has a Netflix show partly named after it 'Santa Clarita Diet'.

How to watch 'Darkness of Man'?

'Darkness of Man' is going to be exclusively available on Video on Demand or VOD from May 21, 2024, for now.

Watch this space for updates regarding streaming details of 'Darkness of Man'. 

'Darkness of Man' Trailer 



 

'Darkness of Man' is releasing on May 21, 2024 on Video on Demand

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