Real Name/Secret Identity:
James Cunningham
Universe/Franchise:
Donnie Darko
First Appearance:
Donnie Darko (2001)
Abilities:
Public speaking and pop psychology
Occupation:
Self-help guru, motivational speaker and author
Base of Operations:
Long Beach, California
Dirty Details Done Dirt Cheap:
Jim Cunningham is a successful motivational speaker and bestselling author, referred to as "the fu**ing Antichrist" by high school student Donnie Darko, who doesn't approve of Cunningham's methods and ideology, which Donnie perceives as simplistic and condescending. Donnie, whom Cunningham refers to as an "Angry Prisoner," is later inspired by his dream guide of sorts, Frank the Rabbit, to break into the self-help guru's mansion and set fire to it - but not before he discovers Cunningham has a secret passion for child pornography. Never fear - it's all part of the plan to set the universe straight, and such a journey is bound to include extreme sacrifices and startling revelations.
