One of the most eagerly awaited movies of 2024, which has fans both excited and cautious, just revealed an exciting new look. Empire Magazine released a new image from The Crow, accompanied by an interview with director Rupert Sanders. Sanders assures fans that the remake will be a “scrappy indie” film, staying true to the graphic novel’s darkness and violence.
Alex Proyas’ 1994 cult classic, The Crow, is cherished by many for capturing a distinct cultural moment, transcending traditional comic book storytelling. Based on James O’Barr’s graphic novel, the film tells the haunting story of a goth rocker resurrected to avenge his fiancée’s murder. Proyas’ film is a brooding exploration of grief, driven by Brandon Lee’s memorable performance as Eric Draven. See Empire’s exclusive new image of Bill Skarsgård as Eric below.
In an interview with Empire Magazine, Sanders clarifies that his reimagining is not the typical “Hollywood remake” that audiences might anticipate. Saying:
There’s nothing to do with Hollywood in this movie at all, it’s a very scrappy indie movie. [We’re] able to remain close to the centre and the darkness and the violence that’s in the graphic novel. The only reason we could do that is because it’s not a studio movie.
Rupert Sanders | Via | Empire Magazine
Reflecting on the hurdles of independent film production, Sanders sees opportunity amidst the current unpredictable box office climate, believing that films like his iteration of The Crow have the potential to make significant breakthroughs.
I really hope we’re in for another kind of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls period of having to make these more down-and-dirty films that still feel like big epic movies [but] are weirder and stranger.
Rupert Sanders | Via | Empire Magazine
The journey of The Crow reboot has been fraught with challenges, from director and actor changes to significant studio interference, and facing substantial fan backlash. Despite all that, it’s finally cleared its hurdles and will be in theaters in less than two months.
The Crow comes to cinemas worldwide August 23.
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