There have been rumblings of a new THE CROW film for years, but now Lionsgate have officially dated their reboot for June this year!
Rupert Sanders (GHOST IN THE SHELL, SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN) directed this new version, with Bill Skarsgard (Pennywise in IT) stepping into the black boots of Eric Draven.
In the new movie, “Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgard) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.”
“We appreciate what THE CROW character and original movie mean to legions of fans and believe this new film will offer audiences an authentic and visceral reinterpretation of its emotional power and mythology,” said Lionsgate’s Executive VP Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Charlotte Koh. “To work with a creative team led by Rupert’s unparalleled visual style and storytelling and with a producing team who have made some of the most popular and impactful films of the last several decades is a true privilege.”
“The original film left an indelible mark on our culture that lives on,” added the producers. “We are thrilled to bring a new adaptation for today’s audiences that respects this legacy. Rupert has masterfully brought new dimensions to create a contemporary universe for this timeless saga of undying love, and we can’t wait to share this vision with film audiences.”
Speaking of the original, Paramount are releasing a brand new 4K steelbook this May to mark the film’s 30th anniversary!
You can pre-order your copy from Amazon today.
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 rise from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for their crimes, in this supernatural superhero movie from director by Alex Proyas, adapted from the comic book series, and starring Brandon Lee in his final, tragic performance.
