While fans wait for theBill Skarsgård-ledversion of cult classicThe Crow, fans are in for a treat as the original film starring the lateBrandon Leeiscoming to theatres for a limited two-day run,Blood Disgustinghas revealed. The film is considered legacy of the late actor and it will be a ball for the fans to see the film on the big screen as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The film directed byAlex Proyasis based on the 1989 comic book series of the same name byJames O’Barr. Written byDavid J. SchowandJohn Shirley,thegothic superhero flick follows musician Eric Draven (Lee), who along with his fiancée gets brutally murdered a night before their wedding. On their death anniversary, Eric rises from the grave thanks to a mysterious crow and assumes the mantle of the Crow, a supernatural avenger. He then goes on a revenge spree eventually confronting head gangster Top Dollar to complete his mission.
‘The Crow’ is Brandon Lee’s Legacy
The movie has a90 percent Rotten Tomatoesrating and grossed $94 million on a $23 million budget. Upon its release, the movie instantly acquired the cult classic status. During the filming of the feature, Lee was fatally wounded andthe film was completed through measures like script rewrites, use of a stunt double, and digital effects.
Recently, when theSkarsgård-led reimagining’s first look came out, it received mixed reviews from fans some instantly getting gripped by the gothic, vengeful themes of the movie while others stated that the original film should be left alone. Even the original director Proyas notedthe good intentions of the cast and crew but noting fans’ response he said, “it pains me to say any more on this topic, but I think the fan’s response speaks volumes. THE CROW is not just a movie. Brandon Lee died making it, and it was finished as a testament to his lost brilliance and tragic loss. It is his legacy. That’s how it should remain."
The movie also starsRochelle Davisas Sarah Mohr,Ernie Hudsonas Sergeant Daryl Albrecht,Michael Wincottas Top Dollar,Bai Lingas Myca,Sofia Shinasas Shelly Webster,Anna Levineas Darla Mohr, andDavid Patrick Kellyas T-Bird among many more.
The Crowwill be in theatres on May 29 and 30. While the Skarsgård-led reboot arrives in theatres on August 23.
