The Crow (2024): Release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far

The Crow is an upcoming supernatural fantasy film produced by Lionsgate Films. The movie is based on the comic book series of the same name, created by James O’Barr. It is a classic tale of love and vengeance directed by Rupert Sanders. The film stars Bill Skarsgard in the lead role and is scheduled to be released on August 23, 2024.

The 1994 cult classic The Crow is getting a reboot in 2024. The story follows Eric Draven who is a musician and his quest for seeking vengeance in the afterlife as a resurrected crow. The story is driven by love and revenge where he sets to hunt down those who are responsible.

Along with Bill Skarsgard, the film also stars FKA Twigs, Danny Huston and Josette Simpson. Rupert Sanders is known for his movie Snow White and the Huntsmen. There will be a blend of the dark, gothic aesthetic of the original movie with modern filmmaking like his previous projects in this film.

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What is The Crow about?

The plot of The Crow stays similar to the original movie released in 1994 and the graphic novel created by James O’Barr. The film revolves around Eric Draven, a musician who is brutally murdered along with his fiancée Shelly by a gang of criminals.

Eric is resurrected as a mystical crow who has supernatural abilities on the anniversary of their deaths. Driven by love and vengeance, he tries to hunt down the gang of criminals responsible for their deaths. However, this film is not a direct remake and is expected to be much more different than the original 1994 film.

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Cast and characters in The Crow

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The movie brings a lot of actors together and each of them brings their own expertise:

• Bill Skarsgard as Eric / The Crow, an undead revived musician
• FKA Twigs as Shelly, Eric's fiancée
• Danny Huston as Vincent Roeg, a demonic crime lord
• Josette Simon as Sophia, Shelly's mother
• Laura Birn as Marian, Roeg's right-hand woman
• Sami Bouajila as Kronos, a spirit that guides Eric in his mission
• Isabella Wei as Zadie
• Jordan Bolger as Chance, a tattoo artist and friend of Eric and Shelly

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Other movies to watch in the franchise

The film originates from a 1994 cult classic that has a series of sequels made over the past few years.

1) The Crow (1994)

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This movie is directed by Alex Proyas. The story revolves around Eric Draven who is a rock musician but is murdered alongside his fiancée. He gets resurrected as a mystical crow and embarks on a quest for vengeance against those who are responsible for their deaths.

This film has a dark, gothic aesthetic which makes it a cult classic and a must-watch for any fan of the genre. The movie stars Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, and Rochelle Davis.

2) City of Angels (1996)

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This movie is directed by Tim Pope. City of Angels is the first sequel to the original movie. It introduces a new protagonist, Ashe Corven. He is resurrected by the crow to avenge his and his son's murder. City of Angels also has a dark and vengeful theme much like the original. The movie stars Vincent Pérez, Mia Kirshner, Richard Brooks, and Iggy Pop.

3) Salvation (2000)

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Salvation introduces another protagonist, Alex Corvis who is wrongly executed for the murder of his girlfriend. Alex is brought to life by the crow in order to uncover the conspiracy behind his wrongful conviction and exact revenge on those responsible. The film is directed by Bharat Nalluri and stars Eric Mabius, Kirsten Dunst, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, and William Atherton.

4) Wicked Prayer (2005)

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The fourth installment, Wicked Prayer features Jimmy Cuervo who is a former convict. He is murdered along with his girlfriend by a satanic cult. He is resurrected by a crow and Jimmy sets out to take revenge and stop the cult from beginning the apocalypse. This film is directed by Lance Mungia and stars Edward Furlong, David Boreanaz, Tara Reid, and Dennis Hopper.

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The Crow (2024) will be released on August 23, 2024, in theatres exclusively.