The Crow is a 1994 live-action Miramax Films movie based on the independent comics created by James O'Barr. It is the first film in The Crow Film Series.
The late Brandon Lee stars as Eric Draven, a man killed after watching his fiance brutally murdered on Devil's Night. One year later he is resurrected as The Crow, a spirit of vengeance who stalks the men responsible for the crime. The cast of the movie also include Michael Wincott, Anna Levine, Ernie Hudson and Tony Todd.
The most notorious aspect of the film is the fact that Lee was killed on the set in an a tragic stunt gone wrong, when he was shot by an improperly prepared prop gun. With the movie largely completed, the producers eventually finished it, using a body double.
Directed by Alex Proyas from a script by David J. Schow and John Shirley, the film became an instant cult classic. It scored well with critics and fans for its stylish modern goth vibe and bleak tone. In spite of the horrible tragedy, The Crow went on to become a somewhat enduring franchise, prompting three sequels and a syndicated television show.
