The Crow is an American superhero film, which was first released in theaters on August 21, 2024. The film was directed by Rupert Sanders and is based on the 1989 limited comic book series of the same name by James O'Barr.
Synopsis[]
Soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.[1]
Plot Summary[]
Shelly, a young woman desperate to escape the clutches of Roeg, a crime lord who has secured his immortality by delivering innocent souls to Hell, seeks safety in a rehabilitation center. There, she crosses paths with Eric, a young man burdened by a troubled past. The two quickly form a deep connection, finding solace in each other's company. However, their peace is shattered when Marian, Roeg's relentless enforcer, tracks Shelly down, forcing them to flee together.
As they run from danger, Shelly and Eric's relationship deepens into love, united by their mutual passion for music. Tragically, their brief happiness is cut short when Roeg's men discover their hiding place and brutally murder them both.
In the afterlife, Eric awakens in a desolate trainyard, where he meets Kronos, a spirit guide who offers him a chance to bring Shelly back by exacting vengeance on Roeg. With the help of a mystical crow, Eric returns to the living world, determined to eliminate Roeg and his henchmen.
During his quest, Eric learns that Roeg has taken control of Shelly's mind, forcing her to commit a terrible crime. This revelation causes Eric to question the strength of their love, and Kronos warns him that because of his doubts, he can never be reunited with Shelly in life.
Despite this grim news, Eric's devotion to Shelly drives him to make a sacrifice—he strikes a deal with Kronos to take Shelly's place in Hell once his mission is complete. Tracking Marian to an opera house, Eric confronts and kills Roeg's men before ending Marian's life, obtaining Roeg's whereabouts in the process. In their final showdown, Roeg nearly overpowers Eric and attempts to steal his abilities, but Eric manages to transport them back to the trainyard, where he finally defeats Roeg and frees Shelly's soul.
In the end, Shelly is revived on the night they were killed, while Eric accepts his destiny, comforted by the belief that their souls will one day reunite, even if they must endure separation for now.
Cast & Characters[]
- Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven
- FKA Twigs as Shelly Webster
- Danny Huston as Vincent Roeg
- Isabella Wei as Zadie
- Laura Birn as Marian
- Sami Bouajila as Kronos
- Jordan Bolger as Chance
- Karel Dobrý as Roman
- David Bowles as Wickham
- Josette Simon as Sophia
- Dukagjin Podrimaj as Detective Milch
Supporting[]
- Paul A Maynard as Malcolm
- Sebastian Orozco as Dom
- Samba Goldin as Jay
- Jordan Haj as Adam
- Darija Pavlovicová as Gray
Production[]
Development of the film initially began in December 2008, with Stephen Norrington originally set to write and direct a reboot of the film. At certain points, Directors Norrington, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, F. Javier Gutiérrez, and Corin Hardy were all attached to the project. Additionally, different actors including Bradley Cooper, Luke Evans, Jack Huston, and Jason Momoa were each cast as Eric Draven at various points. In April 2022, Bill Skarsgård was announced as Draven, with Rupert Sanders set to direct.
Filming was initially scheduled to start in June 2022 on locations in Prague and Munich. By August 26, 2022, Danny Huston, whose nephew Jack had been cast as Draven in March 2015, joined the cast in an undisclosed role. It was also announced that Isabella Wei had joined the cast as Zadie. The film wrapped up production on September 16, 2022. [2]
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