How a Reboot Of The Crow Could Work In The Modern Day
The Crow is one of those franchises that has one solid entry and a long history of cult appreciation, but very little representation today. Its long and tough history in the medium of film has led up to yet another attempt at a modern reboot, but it could still be primed for success.
Comic book movies were in an entirely different world way back in 1994. Long before every character with at least two Marvel Comics appearances got their own feature film, indie projects had a hard time making it to the screen. However, no comic with name recognition is safe from the screen today.
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The Crow began life as an independent comic book series as the flagship effort of Caliber Comics in 1989. Writer James O'Barr created the series while dealing with the death of his fiancée as a result of a drunk driver. The comic was beloved in underground circles but attained mainstream appeal as a result of the 1994 film adaptation. The film was well-received, but an on-set accident resulting in the tragic death of star Brandon Lee dominated the cultural conversation. The film was seen as a creative and unique masterwork, as well as a fitting epitaph for a great talent who was taken too soon. The film was followed by three sequels, each of which was panned critically and forgotten by the fanbase. The effort to recapture the success of the original film began in earnest over a decade ago.
In 2008, Blade director Stephen Norrington announced his intention to write and direct his take on The Crow. He was clear that his version would be vastly different from Alex Proyas' 1994 adaptation of the material, attempting to create something more gritty and realistic. Mark Wahlberg was offered the lead role. Norrington
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