The Crow Workprint (1994) | Custom (VHS)

Title: The Crow (1994)

Genre: Action / Fantasy / Horror

Plot Synopsis
On Devil’s Night in a decaying Detroit, musician Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally murdered by a violent gang. One year later, a mysterious crow resurrects Eric, granting him supernatural abilities and guiding him through the world of the living. As he hunts down those responsible, his quest for vengeance becomes a haunting journey through grief, love, and justice, where pain lingers beyond death and redemption comes at a cost.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Alex Proyas
• Writers: David J. Schow, John Shirley

Cast:

• Brandon Lee as Eric Draven
• Ernie Hudson as Sergeant Albrecht
• Michael Wincott as Top Dollar
• David Patrick Kelly as T-Bird
• Bai Ling as Myca

YouTube Trailer: The Crow | Trailer

IMDb: The Crow (1994)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. James — ★★★★
   “A surprisingly great ’90s action flick… gorgeous, dark, and full of style.”
2. Noah Cassidy — ★★★½
   “Can’t rain all the time… a love story wrapped in revenge with strong atmosphere.”
3. Josh Larsen — ★★★½
   “A unified, rain-soaked vision… tragic history gives it extra weight.”
4. Drew McWeeny — ★★★★
   “A powerful performance overshadowed by real-life tragedy, but still deeply affecting.”
5. cotiebowtie — ★★★★
   “Stylish, emotional, and driven by a compelling revenge narrative.”

Meta Description: A gothic cult classic, The Crow (1994) follows a resurrected musician seeking vengeance in a rain-soaked city, blending supernatural revenge, tragic romance, and striking visual style.