Vanity Fair released a first look Wednesday at the upcoming remake of the 1994 cult hit “The Crow,” and it's deeply weird.
Bill Skarsgård is taking on an even darker and creepier role as the lead in the upcoming remake.Crow”, a brutal romance horror story; according to Go to Vanity Fair. The plot is basically the same as the original. The main characters are brutally murdered, but they find themselves “caught between the living and the dead.” Skarsgård's Eric Draven sets out to avenge his and his girlfriend's (FKA Twigs) deaths in this supernatural thriller.
“What drew me to this film was the chance to create a dark romance that deals with loss, grief, and the ethereal veil between life and death, and transcends it,” says director Rupert.・Sanders said. “You know, I grew up listening to Joy Division and The Cure, and this movie is a little bit like the Cure song Melancholy Beauty.”
Melancholy seems to be the right word. Vanity Fair magazine described Skarsgård as “the guy with the dragon tattoo.” saw In an early still from the movie.
First look at Bill Skarsgård in the upcoming remake of THE CROW
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And although “The Crow” was a success in 1994, $93 million Produced on a budget of $23 million, it was marred by tragedy. Actor Brandon Lee, son of the legendary Bruce Lee, was shot and killed on set when his prop gun malfunctioned. His death became part of the film's legacy, spawning three unforgettable sequels and living on in the hearts of goth kids around the world.
So why is there a need for a remake of “The Crow”? Like many other cult classics, I feel like it would be a big risk for everyone involved if it didn't become a hit. I also feel like people are burnt out on remakes. (Related: First trailer for reboot of iconic American movie drops…but it seems stupid)
Let's hope no one suggests a remake of The Goonies or The Lost Boys. Like “The Crow,” these are more than just movies. These are works of art that capture a precise moment in history. It would be like someone reproducing a reproduction in modern times and trying to sell it for the same price as the original.
“The Crow” will be released in theaters on June 7th.
