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first crow The trailer teases intense violence in this dark and gritty reboot of the cult classic film.
Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role of Eric Draven in the upcoming film, using his supernatural abilities to seek revenge.
The new film pays homage to the original while introducing fresh elements, set against the backdrop of a corrupt cityscape.
After more than 15 years in development hell, the first trailer crow The remake is finally here. The story, adapted from James O’Barr’s cult classic graphic novel of the same name, follows a man who is murdered along with his fiancée, resurrected with near-invincibility, and becomes the titular vigilante seeking revenge. Bill Skarsgård becomes the latest actor to take up the mantle of The Crow, most notably Brandon Lee in his final role, followed by Vincent Pei Reis, Eric Mabius, and Edward Furlong.
There are only a few months left until the movie is released. Lionsgate Already released the first crow Remake trailer.
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As seen above, the video provides the first official look at the Skarsgård-led remake, introducing his new version of Eric Draven as well as the character’s fiancée FKA Twigs’ Shirley. The trailer also touts the intense violence in the new film, which will see the protagonist stop at nothing to seek revenge on his killer.
Crow retains two important elements of its origins
early look crow The remake has elicited mixed reactions from fans of the original film and comics, with some even comparing Skarsgård’s look to Jared Leto’s Joker. suicide squad. Many of the original film’s creative staff also spoke out against the character’s design, with director Alex Proyas mocking the hairstyle chosen for Eric, and star Rochelle Davis expressing a desire to see the protagonist closer to Lee , and the cast is more diverse.
Despite some disagreements, crow The remake trailer does suggest that the film retains some key elements from the original in the new adaptation. While the makeup isn’t quite as prominent as the titular vigilante’s previous incarnations, Skarsgård does at least don some version of a masquerade-like look. crow comic book. Additionally, in addition to a different hairstyle, Skarsgård’s slender figure also resembles that of iconic musician Iggy Pop, who was a key inspiration for O’Barr in designing the character.
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another main element crow What seems to be retained from the source is the overall ability of the protagonist. In the comics, the titular creature grants the resurrected invulnerability and superhuman reflexes, all in the name of staying true to their mission, which is usually revenge. While the remake seems to be leaning heavily toward invincibility, Eric’s mission is still rooted in love, much like his motivations in the comics, and retaining some semblance of his original power could be a way for the movie to stay true to its source. There are signs of hope.
The original adaptation of The Crow is available to watch on Prime Video.
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Crow(2024)
The Crow (2024) is a dark and gritty remake of a classic film set in a grim urban landscape. The film tells the story of musician Eric Draven, who rises from the dead to avenge the brutal murders of himself and his fiancée. Possessed of supernatural powers and guided by a mysterious crow, Eric seeks justice against criminals and traverses a corrupt city that is as much a character as he is. This revival pays homage to the original while introducing new elements to appeal to modern audiences.
Director Rupert Sanders
Release date June 7, 2024
Lionsgate distributor
Screenwriters James O’Barr, Zach Berlin, William Joseph Snyder
Budget $50 million