Brandon Lee's The Crow Heads Back to Theaters for 30th Anniversary
The Crow starring Brandon Lee will be back on the big screen 30 years after the film originally premiered. Its return also comes ahead of the upcoming reboot film.
Per Bloody Disgusting, Cinemark will bring back The Crow to theaters for two days as part of a celebration for the film’s 30th anniversary. A poster has been released to tout the movie’s return, featuring artwork of Brandon Lee in the rain as Eric Draven along with the movie’s title. The poster also showcases the two release dates for the return, which will be on May 29 and May 30. Take a look at the artwork below.
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The re-release is a part of the Scream Greats Series presented by Paramount Scares and Fangoria. It even comes with bonus content to screen along with the film, featuring footage of production designer Alex McDowell revisiting the movie and taking a “fascinating deep dive covering all facets of designing the film,” per Cinemark.
The movie’s official synopsis reads, “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”
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The film also stars Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Rochelle Davis, Bai Ling, and Sofia Shinas. It was written by David J. Schow and John Shirley, and it is based on the original comic book by James O’Barr.
A Reboot of The Crow Will Follow the Re-Release
This release comes ahead of a new take on The Crow hitting theaters. This new version will feature Bill Skarsgård in the role of Eric Draven, the character played by the late Brandon Lee in the original. Rupert Sanders is directing with a script by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider. It will boast a similar story with Eric coming back to exact his revenge against the people who murder him and his lover, Shelly Webster, played by FKA Twigs.
Catch The Crow on the big screen on May 29 & 30; more can be found by visiting Cinemark.com. As for the reboot, that will be hitting theaters on Aug. 23, 2024.
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Source: Bloody Disgusting
The Crow movie poster
The Crow
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A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiance’s murder.
DirectorAlex ProyasRelease DateMay 13, 1994StudioLionsgateCastBrandon LeeRatingRRuntime102 minutesGenresSupernatural, superheroes