The Crow: Everything You Need to Remember Before Watching the Remake

He remake from Crow Not only is this the opportunity many fans of the cult original have been waiting for to see Eric Draven return, but it is now an exploration using all the resources blockbuster a famous story in the comic book world. The combination of both takes Rupert Sanders’ production to a new level. In particular, creating a stage on which the saga can now develop in all its richness and scope.

It’s a Herculean task, of course. After all, Alex Proyas’s 1994 film occupies a cinematic midway between dark and straightforward, with aspirations for cult status. Whether it was because of the violent death of its protagonist during filming, or because the director managed to capture a comic world on the big screen, the truth is that the film, in some ways, revolutionized the antihero. At the same time, comic book adaptations were previously a trend.

The Crow is available on Prime Video.

All of the above does Crow and its universe, one of the most intriguing in the history of cinema. Perhaps it is because it is imperfect or because it still has many possibilities to show. Right now, the dark territories that Eric Draven moves through seem more relevant than ever. For this reason, and if you want to enjoy the film, we leave you with three things to remember about this saga. A selection of the best and most unique franchises that are waiting for you. Now she can reclaim her place as one of cinema’s most sinister and bizarre heroines.

The saga is based on a comic book

The story of Eric Draven is based on a comic book series by James O’Barr, who had to contend with the publishing world’s indifference to publishing his work. In fact, before it was brought to the public domain by Caliber Comics in 1989, the story of a man who returns from the dead to seek revenge was rejected countless times. Whether it was because of its dark tone, which completely separated it from mainstream comics, or because of its philosophical undertones. Crow went through all the difficulties before finding a publisher ready to take risks.

The effort was worth it. The comic with the first four volumes was published and was an immediate success. So much so that in the early nineties it managed to become the best-selling graphic novel to start with an independent publisher. Moreover, it became famous for its distinctly gothic tone combined with a bloody history of violence. Which made it a loyal audience that followed its journey until its completion in 1992 with the help of Tundra Publishing. A year later, Kitchen Sink Press published a collection that included new materials.

Fun fact? The writer conceived the comic while trying to explore grief, pain, and loss after the death of his fiancée in a tragic accident. This took the graphic novel to an unusual level of depth and detail. In particular, regarding the psychology of the antihero Eric Draven.

The main character of the first version died on the set

In the early 1990s, Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee’s son, was a rising star. Particularly because his martial arts and action training made him a natural fit for this type of role. But also because of his sensitivity in interpreting characters, In most cases they are as charming as they are skilled in all kinds of defense.

This combination made him the perfect choice to play Eric Draven. By the time Lee was attached to the project, director Alex Proyas had dedicated his time and interest to creating a vast and curious world. Everything is based on the comic book by James O’Barr, as well as the gothic imagination. The result is a remarkable production. which allowed the actor to fully reveal his dark and cruel character.

A film that overcame many problems

But tragedy left the project unfinished. On March 31, 1993, while filming a scene with gunshots, Brandon Lee was fatally shot, which led to his death. Not only was it a high-profile case about a series of unfortunate circumstances that led to his death, but also because of the scandal that led to the project being continued with a stunt double, takes and digital retouching.

Therefore, although Crow When it reached the big screen, it sparked debate about the ethical limits of such situations. Especially when even Linda Lee Cadwell, the translator’s mother, tried to bring a criminal case for negligence, which was eventually settled out of court. It’s part of the creepy story surrounding the film.

The original film has three sequels.

Despite the adaptation’s failures, there have been three attempts to revive the story for the big screen. The first, in 1996, was a full-fledged reboot with a new actor playing the title character. Raven: City of Angels Tim Pope told a story similar to the original. Only this time, Ash (French actor Vincent Perez) takes revenge on his brother’s killers.

The film was a critical and box office disaster. In part because it had undergone extensive rewrites and editing to make it as close to the original film as possible. That’s why the project’s director and Alex Proyas himself, Those involved in writing the script have stepped aside to distance themselves from the outcome.

List of Mediocre Sequels

In 2000 Raven: Rescue It fared even worse, and in fact, due to the failure of the previous one, it went straight to the home video market. Directed by Bharat Nalluri and starring Eric Mabius, it was a free adaptation of sorts. from the original. But without the gloomy air and especially the neo-Gothic atmosphere.

Finally Raven: Cursed Prayer entered the film industry in 2005 under the guidance of Lance Munguia and Edward Furlong (from Terminator 2: Judgment Day) as an adaptation of a dark supernatural vigilante. However, the quality of the production was so poor that even the production company responsible for the project, Dimension Films, walked away from its results. The film was released in a limited one-week run on June 3, 2005, at the AMC Pacific Place theater in Seattle, Washington. Then it moved to a home format and was forgotten by the public, especially fans of the saga.