The Crow Remake: A Tribute to Brandon Lee and a Dark Exploration of Revenge, Love, and Loss

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Bill Skarsgard will play Eric Draven, a goth rocker who seeks revenge for his own murder and that of his fiancée Shelly at the hands of criminals from her past. FKA Twigs plays Shelly.
Skarsgard's version of Draven will have a heavily tattooed appearance and wear black makeup as an homage to Lee's portrayal.
The Crow Remake is a remake of the 1994 cult classic The Crow.
The film is directed by Rupert Sanders, who considers it a tribute to Brandon Lee, the original star of The Crow who died during production in 1993.
The Crow Remake: A Tribute to Brandon Lee and a Dark Exploration of Revenge, Love, and Loss

A remake of the 1994 cult classic The Crow is set to be released on June 7, 2024. Bill Skarsgard will play Eric Draven, a goth rocker who seeks revenge for his own murder and that of his fiancée Shelly (played by FKA Twigs) at the hands of criminals from her past. The film is directed by Rupert Sanders, who has stated that he considers it a tribute to Brandon Lee, the original star of The Crow who died during production in 1993. Skarsgard’s version of Draven will have a heavily tattooed appearance and wear black makeup as an homage to Lee’s portrayal.

The remake has received mixed reactions from fans and critics, with some praising the casting of Skarsgard and FKA Twigs, while others criticize the decision to remake the film at all. Rochelle Davis, who played Sarah in the original The Crow, has been particularly vocal in her criticism of Skarsgard’s appearance as Draven.

Davis stated that she hates Skarsgard's dingy, dirty, grungy look and thinks producers made this version of Eric Draven look like bad guys he is supposed to be fighting. She also criticized the lack of diversity in the cast and expressed her wish for a Lee lookalike instead.

Despite these criticisms, Sanders has stated that he hopes Brandon Lee would be proud of what they have done with the story and how they have brought it back again. He emphasizes that Eric Draven's soul is very much alive in this film and Bill Skarsgård feels like a successor to the original.

The Crow remake will introduce new elements for modern audiences while paying homage to its comic book inspiration, Iggy Pop, and the original movie. The film promises to be a dark and gritty exploration of revenge, love, and loss.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It's not clear if the remake will be able to capture the same magic as the original film.
  • Some fans may feel that Skarsgard is not a good fit for Draven.

Sources

75%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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Brandon Lee's The Crow Co-Star Has Strong Reaction To Bill Skarsgård's Remake Look

Screen Rant (Disney) TC Phillips Saturday, 02 March 2024 02:07
  • Unique Points
    • Rochelle Davis criticizes Bill Skarsgård's appearance as Eric Draven in the remake
    • `Dingyǃdirty, and ⽏grungyﺏdescribes Skarsgard's look as Eric Draven according to Rochelle Davis
  • Accuracy
    • `Dingyǃdirty, and ⽈grungyﺟdescribes Skarsgard's look as Eric Draven according to Rochelle Davis
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Rochelle Davis has a strong reaction to Bill Skarsgard's look as Eric Draven when she actually only offered her thoughts about it. Secondly, the author implies that Skarsgard's version of Eric Draven pays homage to the original while introducing new elements for a modern audience, but this is not entirely accurate. While there are some nods to the original in Skarsgard's portrayal, he also brings his own interpretation and style to the character. Finally, the author uses quotes from TMZ as evidence of Davis' reaction when it is unclear if they were actually used for this purpose.
    • The article claims that Rochelle Davis has a strong reaction to Bill Skarsgard's look as Eric Draven but only offers her thoughts about it.
    • The author implies that Skarsgard's version of Eric Draven pays homage to the original while introducing new elements for a modern audience, but this is not entirely accurate.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the original movie is a cult classic and has enduring status. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Rochelle Davis's reaction as 'strong'. Additionally, there are examples of dichotomous depictions in the article such as comparing Skarsgard's version to Jared Leto's Joker from Suicide Squad and stating that it more closely honors the character's roots. The author also uses an appeal to authority fallacy by citing James O’Barr as the basis for Eric Draven's comic book design.
    • The original movie is a cult classic
    • Rochelle Davis criticizes Bill Skarsgard's look as Eric Draven, calling for a Lee lookalike instead
    • Skarsgard's version of Eric Draven pays homage to the original while introducing new elements for a modern audience in The Crow remake.
    • The producers should have cast someone who more closely resembles Brandon Lee out of respect for the late actor.
  • Bias (85%)
    The author has a clear bias towards the original movie and its cast. The article is written in a way that suggests that Skarsgard's version of Eric Draven does not honor the character's roots enough. This bias is evident when Davis says she hates Skarsgard's look, which implies her preference for Lee as Eric Draven. Additionally, the author uses language like 'yuck', which demeans Skarsgard and his portrayal of the character.
    • Davis posited that the producers should have cast someone who more closely resembles Lee out of respect for the late actor.
      • Rochelle Davis criticizes Bill Skarsgård's " dingy, dirty, grungy " look as Eric Draven
        • The author uses language like 'yuck', which demeans Skarsgard and his portrayal of the character.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        59%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        First Look: ‘The Crow’ Flies Again With Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs

        Vanity Fair Chris Nashawaty Wednesday, 28 February 2024 14:00
        • Unique Points
          • Bill Skarsgard is playing Eric Draven in Rupert Sanders' new take on The Crow
          • The movie will be released on June 7, 2019
          • Sanders considers his film a tribute to Brandon Lee, who was accidentally shot and killed while filming the original version of The Crow in 1994
        • Accuracy
          • Sanders considers his film a tribute to Brandon Lee
          • Eric Draven is goth rocker who sets out for vengeance after being brutally murdered by demons from Shelly's past
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the new take on The Crow will be a tribute to Brandon Lee's memory when there is no mention of him or his tragic death anywhere else in the article. Secondly, it uses quotes from Rupert Sanders stating that he wanted more balance between light and dark in the story than was present in the 1994 version, but then goes on to say that Eric and Shelly's deaths occur early on as they did before. This contradicts his earlier statement about wanting a different tone for the film. Lastly, it uses quotes from Sanders stating that Bill Skarsgard is inspired by his own life in terms of the beauty of melancholy, but then goes on to say that he looks like Post Malone and Lil Peep mixed with some modern influences. This contradicts his earlier statement about finding inspiration in James O'Barr's graphic novel.
          • The article states that Rupert Sanders new take on The Crow will be a tribute to Brandon Lee's memory, but there is no mention of him or his tragic death anywhere else in the article.
          • Rupert Sanders stated that he wanted more balance between light and dark in the story than was present in the 1994 version, but then goes on to say that Eric and Shelly's deaths occur early on as they did before.
          • The article uses quotes from Rupert Sanders stating that Bill Skarsgard is inspired by his own life in terms of the beauty of melancholy, but then goes on to say that he looks like Post Malone and Lil Peep mixed with some modern influences. This contradicts his earlier statement about finding inspiration in James O'Barr's graphic novel.
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains a statement that implies the author has an emotional connection to The Crow and its story. This is evident in his use of phrases such as 'tribute' and 'successor'. Additionally, there are multiple instances where the author uses language that dehumanizes Eric Draven by referring to him as a monster or something less than human.
          • Obviously, it was a terrible tragedy,
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The author of the article has multiple conflicts of interest on several topics. The author is a member of an organization that owns Lionsgate, which produced and distributed the movie 'The Crow'. Additionally, the author has personal relationships with Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs who are both involved in the production and promotion of 'The Crow'.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The author is a contributor to Vanity Fair and therefore may have financial ties with Lionsgate, which produced the film mentioned in the article.

              57%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              As ‘The Crow’ remake drops first-look images, director says Brandon Lee’s memory is ‘very much alive’

              Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Alli Rosenbloom, Saturday, 02 March 2024 19:40
              • Unique Points
                • Bill Skarsgård plays Eric Draven in the 2024 remake of The Crow with FKA Twigs playing his love interest Shelly.
                • The first-look images showcase Skarsgård's version of Draven, with a punk haircut and tattoos from head to toe. His signature black makeup is an eerie reminder of Lee's Draven.
              • Accuracy
                • The first-look images showcase Skarsgård's version of Draven with a punk haircut and tattoos from head to toe. His signature black makeup is an eerie reminder of Lee's Draven.
                • Rochelle Davis, who played Sarah in the original The Crow movie, criticizes Bill Skarsgård's appearance as Eric Draven in the remake
                • The Crow is based on an independent comic book series by James O'Barr and follows the story of Eric Draven, who seeks revenge for his fiancée's murder
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Brandon Lee's memory is 'very much alive' when he was killed on set while filming the original movie. This statement implies that Lee had a positive experience with his role and enjoyed working on the film, which contradicts what we know about his tragic death. Secondly, Rupert Sanders claims that their version of The Crow is still a tribute to Brandon Lee's memory despite significant differences from O'Barr's source material. This statement implies that they are honoring Lee in some way when the film diverges greatly from what he created. Lastly, the article uses quotes and images to promote Skarsgard as Draven without mentioning his previous role as Pennywise, which could be seen as a form of deception or omission.
                • The statement 'Brandon Lee's memory is very much alive'
              • Fallacies (70%)
                The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when director Rupert Sanders says that Brandon Lee's memory is 'very much alive in this film'. This statement implies that the late actor's approval or endorsement of the remake is a factor in its creation and success. However, it is not clear if Lee himself would have approved of the changes made to his original character.
                • ]The Crow” director Rupert Sanders said in an interview with Vanity Fair on Wednesday that he hopes Brandon Lee will be proud of what they've done and how they brought the story back again.[]
                • Director Rupert Sanders stated that 'Brandon was an original voice and I think he will always be synonymous with The Crow.'
              • Bias (85%)
                The article contains a statement from the director of the remake that Brandon Lee's memory is 'very much alive in this film'. This implies that the director has intentionally incorporated elements of Lee's performance into his version. Additionally, there are multiple references to Lee throughout the article and he is mentioned as being synonymous with The Crow. These examples suggest a strong connection between the original actor and the character he played.
                • Brandon was an original voice and I think he will always be synonymous with The Crow,
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of The Crow as they are reporting on a remake and have mentioned Brandon Lee who was killed while filming the original movie. They also mention Rupert Sanders who directed both movies.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    The author has a conflict of interest on the topics provided.

                    80%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    'The Crow' Remake First Look: Tattooed Bill Skarsgård Takes on Brandon Lee's Iconic Role in New Photos

                    People Magazine Saturday, 02 March 2024 19:41
                    • Unique Points
                      • Bill Skarsgard plays Eric Draven in the movie
                      • FKA Twigs plays Shelly Webster in the movie
                      • The Crow remake is directed by Rupert Sanders.
                      • Brandon Lee played the original version of The Crow in 1994, but died on set during production at age 28. A criminal investigation was conducted after his death and no charges were brought against the production company behind the movie.
                    • Accuracy
                      • The Crow remake stars Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs.
                      • Bill Skarsgard plays Eric Draven in the movie, a man who is resurrected after his murder to take revenge on those who killed him and his fiancée.
                      • FKA Twigs plays Shelly Webster in the movie, Eric's true love whom he sacrifices himself for.
                    • Deception (50%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the movie was completed after Brandon's death and released in May 1994. However, this is not entirely accurate as the film was actually finished before his death but only officially released after he passed away.
                      • The Crow's 1994 movie marked the eighth film credit for late actor Brandon, son of Bruce Lee. Brandon's death came after a costar fired a prop gun on the set of φhe Crow. The film was completed before his death but only officially released after he passed away.
                      • Brandon's sister Shannon Lee marked the 30th anniversary of her brother's death back in April 2189 with a video posted on Bruce Leeφ Twitter page. Shannon stated that Brandon's beauty, soul, intelligence, creativity is still alive with us here and we will be finding ways to celebrate him and bring him further into the consciousness this year and every year going forward.
                    • Fallacies (70%)
                      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Brandon Lee's death was a terrible tragedy and that he will always be synonymous with The Crow. This statement is not supported by any evidence or logical reasoning.
                      • Bias (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication

                      66%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                      'The Crow' Original Cast Member Slams Remake, Bill Skarsgård Visuals

                      TMZ TMZ Staff Friday, 01 March 2024 00:00
                      • Unique Points
                        • The Crow OG cast member Rochelle Davis is slamming the remake of The Crow.
                        • Rochelle says she hates Bill Skarsgård's dingy, dirty, grungy look and thinks producers made this version of Eric Draven look like bad guys he is supposed to be fighting.
                        • The Crow remake stars Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven.
                        • Bill Skarsgård's version of Eric Draven has a heavily tattooed appearance, which has drawn comparisons to Jared Leto's Joker from Suicide Squad.
                      • Accuracy
                        • Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal of Eric Draven in the new version doesn’t resemble anything about the true character, not even from the comic book.
                        • Rochelle wishes there was more diversity in the cast and believes anyone other than a straight white male would be better fit for replacing Brandon’s character.
                      • Deception (30%)
                        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Rochelle Davis' initial reaction to Bill Skarsgard's portrayal of Eric Draven was 'yuck'. This statement is not supported by any evidence and may be an exaggeration for attention-grabbing purposes. Secondly, the article implies that Rochelle believes Bill Skarsgard does not resemble anything about the true character from The Crow or even from the comic book. However, this is contradicted later in the article when it states that Rochelle's main issue with Bill Skarsgard's portrayal of Eric Draven is his 'dingy, dirty, grungy look'. This suggests that Rochelle does not believe Bill Skarsgard resembles anything about the true character from The Crow or even from the comic book. Lastly, the article implies that Rochelle believes there should be more diversity in the cast and wishes producers had cast someone who resembled Brandon Lee out of respect for him. However, this is contradicted later in the article when it states that Rochelle does not plan on watching the remake mainly out of respect for Brandon. This suggests that Rochelle's main issue with diversity in the cast was not about casting someone who resembled Brandon Lee but rather about having a more diverse cast overall.
                        • The author uses sensationalism by stating that Rochelle Davis' initial reaction to Bill Skarsgard's portrayal of Eric Draven was 'yuck'.
                        • The author implies that Rochelle believes there should be more diversity in the cast and wishes producers had cast someone who resembled Brandon Lee out of respect for him. However, this is contradicted later in the article when it states that Rochelle's main issue with diversity in the cast was not about casting someone who resembled Brandon Lee but rather about having a more diverse cast overall.
                        • The article implies that Rochelle believes Bill Skarsgard does not resemble anything about the true character from The Crow or even from the comic book. However, this is contradicted later in the article when it states that Rochelle's main issue with Bill Skarsgard's portrayal of Eric Draven is his 'dingy, dirty, grungy look'.
                      • Fallacies (70%)
                        The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when Rochelle Davis states that Bill Skarsgård's portrayal of Eric Draven does not resemble anything about the true character. This is a subjective opinion and cannot be proven or disproven.
                        • ]Bill's revamped Crow doesn’t resemble anything about the true character, not even from the comic book, and her initial reaction to the first images of Bill in character was "yuck."[
                        • Rochelle wishes there was more diversity in the cast... she thinks producers should have cast someone who resembles Brandon out of respect.
                      • Bias (85%)
                        The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'yuck' to express their dislike for Bill Skarsgard's portrayal of Eric Draven which is not a neutral or objective statement. Additionally, the author mentions that they wish there was more diversity in the cast which could be seen as an example of ideological bias.
                        • Rochelle Davis -- who plays Sarah in the 1994 goth cult classic -- tells TMZ
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of The Crow remake as they are reporting on negative comments made by an original cast member about the new version. Additionally, there is no disclosure in the article regarding any financial ties or personal relationships that may affect their objectivity.