Fans ofRoboCopare not without other viewing options, however.

It’s the perfect counterpoint to the heroicRoboCop,especially considering thatArnold Schwarzeneggerwas once considered for the role.

It’san essential film in both men’s filmographies.

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That puts it in good company among otherR-rated superhero movies, especiallySam Raimi’sDarkman.

The movie’s politics are bluntly apparent, even though writerDaniel Waters has stated they were completely unintentional.

The similarities are enough that some fans considerRoboCopan unofficialJudge Dreddmovie, and they mean that as a compliment.

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Peyton Westlake Darkman covered in bandages in Sam Raimi’s 1990 superhero movie, Darkman

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