After decades of development, The crow It was finally redone.
The new movie stars Bill Skarsgård in the title role, playing Eric Draven, who is killed along with his soulmate (FKA Twigs), and then returns to the land of the living to avenge their deaths.
Based on an independent comic book, The crow it first became a cult hit film in 1994. It starred Brandon Lee in his final role; Lee tragically died in an on-set accident during filming. The film was filled with gothic imagery and intense action, and its atmospheric visuals also helped launch director Alex Proyas’ career.
While the original The crow the film had several sequels (most direct to video and also, well, extremely bad). A full remake has been discussed for years and years in Hollywood. This version is directed by Rupert Sanders; At various times, filmmakers ranging from Stephen Norrington to Corin Hardy to Juan Carlos Fresnadillo were all hired to make a new Crow.
So how did it happen? Check out the trailer below and see for yourself.
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Here’s the official synopsis for the new film:
Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role of THE RAVEN in this modern reimagining of James O’Barr’s original graphic novel. Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when demons from their dark past catch up with them. Given the opportunity to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge against his killers, crossing the worlds of the living and the dead to right the wrongs.
The crow is scheduled to open in theaters on June 7th.
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