Key Points:
- First trailer for The Crow reboot features Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven
- Skarsgård is unrecognizable in his portrayal of the undead vigilante
- FKA Twigs co-stars as Shelly Webster in the reimagined adaptation
The reboot of the cult classic horror film The Crow has finally unveiled its first trailer, and it promises a dark and gritty journey of vengeance. Bill Skarsgård, known for his chilling performances, undergoes a remarkable transformation in the trailer, appearing almost unrecognizable as the undead vigilante, Eric Draven.
Skarsgård Transforms into The Crow’s Vengeful Antihero
The trailer opens with a brief glimpse of Eric Draven and Shelly Webster, portrayed by FKA Twigs, as criminals in prison. Their relationship is cut short by a group of thugs who brutally murder them. However, a mysterious crow brings Eric back from the dead, setting him on a bloody mission to avenge Shelly’s death.
According to the official synopsis from Lionsgate, “Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek revenge, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.”
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A Reimagined Classic with Shelly Webster’s Expanded Role
Directed by Rupert Sanders, this fifth installment in the franchise serves as a “reimagining” of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr. One notable change is the expanded role of Shelly Webster, who now shares the lead alongside Eric Draven, diverging from the original film’s portrayal.
Release Date: The Crow reboot is set to hit theaters on June 7, 2024.
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A Cult Classic Reborn
The Crow franchise has captivated audiences since the release of the 1993 film, which starred the late Brandon Lee as Eric Draven. Despite several sequels and a TV series, the franchise has long awaited a successful reboot attempt. With Bill Skarsgård’s unrecognizable transformation and the reimagined storytelling, fans are eagerly anticipating this dark and bloody take on the beloved cult classic.
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