The Crow
The Crow
The night before his wedding, musician Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally murdered by members of a violent gang. On the anniversary of their death, Eric rises from the grave and assumes the mantle of the Crow, a supernatural avenger.
DTSaito reviewedSeptember 21, 2025
Alex Proyas’ The Crow is a dark, stylish fusion of gothic romance, comic-book adaptation, and revenge thriller. Brandon Lee stars as Eric Draven, a musician resurrected from the grave to avenge the brutal murder of his fiancée and himself.
The film’s visual identity is its strongest asset: a rain-soaked, decayed cityscape rendered in moody blacks and neon glow, equal parts comic-book panel and music video. The soundtrack—packed with industrial and alternative rock—cements the film’s place as a definitive ’90s cult artifact.
Lee’s performance is haunting, equal parts vulnerability and menace, made all the more poignant by his tragic death during production. His presence elevates what could have been pulp into something mythic. While the narrative follows a familiar revenge arc, Proyas’ direction infuses it with atmosphere, poetry, and an undercurrent of doomed romance.
The Crow endures not only as a stylish piece of goth-pop culture but also as a heartfelt tale of love, loss, and justice from beyond the grave. It’s a tragedy on and off screen, and one of the most iconic cult films of its era.