The remake of The Crow flopped at the box office in August, leading the original film's director to roundly criticise it.
The $50 million remake of the 1994 cult horror film “The Crow” grossed just $4.6 million in its opening weekend. According to One person who seems pleased with the debacle is original film director Alex Proyas, who reportedly said: Social Media To trash on a movie starring Bill Skarsgård, who is a pretty funny guy.
“I thought the remake was a cynical money grab. There just doesn't seem to be enough money to make money,” Proyas said. Written He posted this on Facebook after the dismal return: Proyas' own film grossed $93 million on a $23 million budget, so he has ample basis for derision.
Proyas has long been vocal about a remake, largely due to the circumstances surrounding his production: Original star Brandon Lee was shot and killed on the set of “The Crow” when a prop gun malfunctioned. (Related article: “Population 11” could be 2024's weirdest new comedy)
“I never take any pleasure in seeing negative feedback about another filmmaker's work,” Proyas said when the trailer was released in March. “I am certain that the cast and crew truly intended well, as they do with any film, so while it pains me to say more about the matter, I think the fan response speaks for itself. The Crow is more than just a film. Brandon Lee passed away during the making of this film, and this film is completed as a testament to his lost talent and tragic loss. It is his legacy, and it should be.”
Brandon Lee (Bruce Lee's son) in Los Angeles, California (Photo: Barry King/WireImage)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 25: Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs gather at the Kingsway Tram Tunnel for the filming of The Crow on June 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images, Courtesy of Lionsgate)
The Crow remake's co-writer William Schneider defended his work against Proyas, saying he and his team “found new avenues for storytelling. We want both to exist with their own voices and their own fanbases.” (Related: The Trailer for 'Greedy People' Puts You in Your Biggest Moral Dilemma, But With Stars All Around You)
Judging by the box office numbers, Schneider's film doesn't seem to have garnered much of a following, but that may change if the movie becomes available for streaming. I strongly encourage someone at Lionsgate to make sure it's available before Halloween, or they'll miss out on the big crowds.
