The Spirit

The Spirit is a 2008 American neo-noir superhero film written and directed by Frank Miller, based on the comic series The Spirit by Will Eisner. Gabriel Macht stars in the title role, with Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Dan Lauria, Paz Vega, Scarlett Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson in supporting roles. It tells the story of a ghost-like superhero who defends Central City from the Octopus, who competes with the superhero's childhood friend Sand Saref for the Blood of Heracles in order to become immortal. The film was produced by Odd Lot Entertainment and Lionsgate Films, and distributed by Lionsgate.