Sparks

Set in 1948 New York, this action thriller follows Ian Sparks, a man without superpowers who becomes a masked vigilante after his parents die in an accident. Working alongside Lady Heavenly, Sparks initially finds success fighting street crime. However, his confrontation with a ruthless serial killer named Matanza leads to the total collapse of his reputation and personal life. Driven by a need for revenge, Sparks eventually joins a team of genuine superheroes led by a figure known as Archer.

The film was directed by Todd Burrows and Christopher Folino, with Folino also writing the screenplay. The cast features Chase Williamson in the lead role as Ian Sparks, supported by Ashley Bell, Clancy Brown, Jake Busey, William Katt, and Marina Squerciati. Released in 2013, the movie has received generally poor feedback from audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.7/10 based on 6,000 votes, while on TMDB, it has a similar score of 4.8/10 from 107 votes.