First Time Watching THE CROW Reaction... THE GREATEST REVENGE ARC EVER

[@otterpoet]

Thirty years later and that final "For Brandon and Eliza" still hits as hard as seeing it the opening day.

[@JaredVonJared]

You're so right! It's been a few years since I watched it, but seeing it just now stings my heart.

[@DanielS2001]

It's also sad about those affected by the death of Brandon, and I don't just mean Eliza, his fiancée. James O'Barr, the creator of the comic, blamed himself for years for Lee's death to the point where he wish he had never created the comic that the film was adapting, which was already adding to the guilt he felt for the death of his fiancée (which lead to the creation of the comic in the first place). Years later, he finally reconnected with Eliza, and she told him it wasn't his fault for Brandon's death, and it started to help O'Barr to finally ease the guilt he felt. Rochelle Davis, who played Sarah, was so negatively impacted by Lee's death that she turned to drug use and eventually found herself homeless for a while. She eventually sobered up, and she started meeting fans at conventions. The one I feel the most sorry for is Michael Massee, who played Funboy in the film and was the one who fired the prop gun that killed Brandon Lee. He took a year off from acting because he was suffering shock. In an interview years later, he mentioned he still had nightmares about what happened that day. And it's heartbreaking to think that he still haunted by what happened until his passing.

[@richardpuente867]

Saw this a few times in theaters, i wish i had my ticket stubs still

[@sutekh233]

@@richardpuente867 5 times in the Theatre, On tape, DVD and Blu-ray. There can NEVER be enough Crow!!

[@pleasehelp2446]

James O'Barr didn't deserve the pain of this. He wrote the comic to grieve his girlfriend. Then Brandon Lee...

[@commanderkorra3316]

R.I.P. Brandon Lee, he was and always will be The Crow. This new remake can't touch this movie. He was such a badass, the long black hair, makeup and black trenchcoat. Honestly one of the most awesome characters in film imo.

[@erikvaid2560]

It was a tragedy that Brandon Lee died during the filming, but that doesn't stop the movie from being epic and a shining example of tale telling done right.

[@alkohallick2901]

Was it?

[@HiItsMars]

@@alkohallick2901 most likely. More fun to pretend otherwise for you though, I’m sure.

[@catserver8577]

@@alkohallick2901 If you're human, it was.

[@bradettinger3380]

That was purposely done a prop bullet was switched to a real bullet his father Bruce died at a very young age to from so much trauma force to the brain from fighting

[@russcarvertruthjedi259]

​@@alkohallick2901nobody really cares about your opinion.

[@kmac169]

One those rare times where your supernatural killer is actually the hero of the story.

[@dawidscheffler7152]

Him and Spawn :P

[@MISTERBABAD00K]

Fun Fact people miss: While the crow is unharmed and Eric is immortal, Eric's face paint never smears or runs. After the crow is injured, his paint washes off in the rain.

[@VictorLugosi]

Nobody misses that, you just assume they did…

[@Jimdlux]

There is another little known fact. Halfway through the film Eric starts wearing black tape across his stomach with no explanation. There was an unfilmed scene for after he pulled the morphine out of Darla's arm. A character, I believe his name was "The Caretaker", appears and reprimands Eric for doing that to Darla. That was not the reason he was sent back, and he takes the razor Darla dropped and cuts his stomach open and says, "that won't heal." And Eric tapes the wounds shut...

[@sonofspock1]

@@Jimdlux That character was likely "The Skull Cowboy" from the comics. Sadly budget cuts took him out.

[@eddiejravannen]

​@Jimdlux He also sliced up his own wrists and forearms, which is why they're covered in tape also.

[@Mauther]

@@sonofspock1 That is the Skull Cowboy, and you can find the deleted scenes online. They weren't cut for budget. They could never make the character look and sound good enough. Director Alex Proyas thought the look they had was cheesy and they supposedly had a new version to screen test that would actually work for close ups.. Brandon Lee was killed with just 3 days of shooting remaining, and among the scenes scheduled were the revised Skull Cowboys scenes. The movie does not NEED the Skull Cowboy. Most of the Crows rules can be assumed based on the onscreen action. However he raises the stakes in the final fight. The one filmed scene is right before Eric enters the church, the Cowboy reveals he is a previous Crow. He was brought back for revenge just like Eric, but he deviated from the mission and started helping people, losing the Crow's power. He was killed (a second time) and could not get back to the afterlife, wandering the world as a ghost. He warns Eric that if he goes to rescue Sara, he will be mortal, and if he dies he will not be reunited with Shelly.

[@bigsarge8795]

"There's a special place in hell for people that destroy arcades" I like you already

[@draygontaygen677]

I would have to agree.

[@bensneb360]

This is one of the most 90’s movies ever, the soundtrack, the look, the action, just all 90’s perfection

[@dawidscheffler7152]

Was the coming of age for so many Goth teens in the 90's XD

[@Gakusangi]

The soundtrack is like taking a time machine, I still have it on CD.

[@gourdguru]

@@Gakusangi my favorite track is "Golgotha Tenement Blues" by Machines of Loving Grace. the slow bass walk is so good.

[@mongomongo7664]

“People once believed that when someone dies, a crow carries their soul to the land of the dead. But sometimes, something so bad happens that a terrible sadness is carried with it and the soul can't rest. Then sometimes, just sometimes, the crow can bring that soul back to put the wrong things right.”

[@Masterdebater1313]

"You still have your hat on..." is my favorite dry comic delivery in a non-comedy, I laugh EVERY TIME.

[@andreabruson5558]

the italian version of this line is (translated): "Did they glue it (to your head)?" still iconic to this day! 😂

[@corvus1970]

"Wow. That's a well-trained crow." Raven, actually, as they are larger, smarter, and easier to train. There were 5 ravens used for various parts of this film, the lead Raven's name was Magic. Brandon spent a lot of time on set with the trainer, Larry Madrid, getting to know magic so that the two could become comfortable working together. Anyway, I'm chuffed to bits that you are watching The Crow, which is my all-time favorite film. You really should listen to the soundtrack, since you love a good 90's soundtrack, as this one is top-notch.

[@MrRyuken555]

Corvus = crow no wonder you know soo much about this. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ericechols6056]

So maybe The Crow should have been called: The Raven, although there's a old school horror movie by that name with Vincent Price. 😆 I know Crows & Ravens sometimes get a bad rep.,, but they are fascinating birds. A crow makes a cawing sound & a raven makes a lower croaking sound. I once ran across a bunch of crows outside my apt., complex on top of a trash bin, as I walked by them they watched me. All I could think of at the time is the movie The Birds. 😃 I believe they were scavenging for something in the trash bin. That's the first time I saw crows that close up, they were pretty big. They also, made their cawing sound.

[@lemsdarkapprentice2535]

yep, I think the soundtrack is the best of all time. I never knew about the ravens, loads of thanks

[@urbcat]

nah its clearly a yellow tail barn owl so obvious

[@AnOldYoungGuy]

Best line ever: "You move and you're dead!" "And I say I'm dead...and I move!"

[@seanmurphy6034]

"Victims, aren't we all."

[@fluxcapacitor007]

I liked, "Mother is the name for God on the lips and hearts of all children". :)

[@FunGalFaction]

“Look what you’ve done to my sheet…gasp” ~funboy

[@DarkPaladin24]

I liked this one. Funboy: Jesus Christ! Crow: Jesus Christ? Stop me if you've heard this one. Jesus Christ walks into a hotel (BANG) Ow. He hands the innkeeper three nails and he asks (BANG) Funboy: Don't ya ever fucking die?! Crow: Can you put me up for the night? (BANG)

[@eatsmylifeYT]

"Suddenly there came a tapping, as of some one gently rapping..." is from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven". The main character's name is Eric Draven. Eric was literally making the heroin come out from Darla's veins, detoxing her into sobriety and realization that she needed to step up as a mom.

[@krashd]

Heroin really can be a milky colour, but more often than not it is brown. Morphine, the active agent in heroin, is naturally white in colour, but it darkens depending on what it is "cut" with. Because pure morphine is expensive it is often cut with other, easier to acquire, analgesics such as paracetamol or fentanyl and they darken the final product. An age old adage amongst junkies is "white heroin is good heroin".

[@deathgrinderb3284]

once the dope is injected in it goes straight to the heart. love the movie but that was bs.

[@dostatochno]

​@deathgrinderb3284 it was magic. He didn't just squeeze it out of her.

[@leonardmorales746]

have you seen the cut where Brandon Lee is literally Raping? if you can find the cuts.. its alot of funny stuff.. RIP Brandon Lee !!!

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@leonardmorales746 Raping?

[@ApacheGamer]

The Crow is my favorite movie and has been since I was a child. My wife and I were married on Halloween. The story behind James O'Barr is tragic however. Growing up his father was against him being a comic book artist. He met a woman who supported him and the two were engaged. However she was killed by a drunk driver. Years later he released The Crow with Shelly modeled after his late fiancee. When the movie was being filmed Brandon Lee died while filming the opening scene of T Bird and his men killing him. This is why in the flashes the last one of the past was him being shot. It was that scene that killed him when Michael Massey (Funboy) was given the wrong prop gun that shot Brandon. The scene was finished with CGI showing him going out the window. His stunt/Body Doubles finished the film with several back shots and shots with their hair in their faces to hide that it wasn't him. Hence the guitar scenes being distant shots and from neck down. Sarah coming to the apartment and it being his silhouette and a back shot of him hugging her. Even the face paint scene being extreme closeups through the broken mirror. It was Eliza (Brandon's fiancee) who insisted the film be finished to honor him. James O'Barr sunk into a deep depression blaming himself for his fiancee and Brandon's death cursing the creation of The Crow. Eliza stayed in contact and became a close friend who supported James and reassured him it wasn't his fault. Years later O'Barr re-released the original Graphic Novel with a letter to the fans apologizing for his hiatus and thanking them for their love and support. The re-release even included a completed ending as closure for the deaths of his fiancee and Brandon Lee. Michael Massey who played Funboy was destroyed emotionally and mentally over Brandon's death and took a hiatus from acting himself. He did a few minor roles including one in Criminal Minds a few years before he himself passed away.

[@birdbrainiac]

Thank you for that detail.

[@anthonyz7000]

Thank you for all of that info. The graphic novel is a masterpiece of pacing, editing and cinematography; but you can feel the personal tragedy and pain seeping from its pages.

[@orgasmatronrickpsych]

he died in the scene where funboy was in his apartment with the hooker mom.when he shot thru his hand.

[@orgasmatronrickpsych]

and micheal massey was on millennium and 24 before criminal minds and resumed his career.

[@aarongunstone6579]

So surprised and pleased to see this pop up. My late wife and I bonded over our shared love of this movie when we met, ~24 years ago now. One of the first gifts she gave me was a copy of the graphic novel the movie is based on. I lost her 18 months ago. The final song I played at her funeral was Jane Siberry's "It Can't Rain All the Time", which plays over the end credits. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Deepest condolences for your loss but also congratulations on two decades spent with a kindred spirit.

[@Timelord007]

Bruce & Brandon Lee were taken from us far too soon but leave behind a legacy that will never diminish. Awesome reaction Kat your a diamond.

[@richblainebrazzle]

The Crow was and still is my favorite movie. I watch it at least once a year. I have tattood on my right arm the image of Brandon Lee as The Crow (when he first puts on the makeup and stands by the window and the light flashes to show his face, that's what tattood on my arm)... It was the interview that was done on the set with him, it was on the DVD back in the day, that got me...his words were so poetic and cryptic considering what happened to him...nothing is trivial! I named my son, who is now an adult, Brandon Lee...

[@cyberpunkspacejams]

Ernie Hudson should have opened a pretzel shop because he was so salty to the detective this entire film, and I am here for it

[@ellie_jeann]

11:04 Yea one big detail that many viewers miss is that ERIC was a rock band musician (hence all the band photos) which was his guitar that was pawned along with SHELLY’s ring and all their other belongings. He was taking it back with the ring.

[@brianwashines2645]

Yes, to be a grunge-metal teenager in the 1990s only to have "The Crow" and its amazing soundtrack unleashed was like a dark heaven. It always makes my heart smile seeing people discover this movie for the first time. Trust me, the late Brandon Lee's performance and his film will be with you for a long time.

[@oliviawilliams6204]

This movie is an huge part of what made the goth i am today

[@monstermcgregor333]

THEY LIVE!!! You will love They Live! Underrated John Carpenter.

[@JustJames83]

It can’t rain all the time… This movie is literally perfection, the candyman is in it and he’s only a henchman, Brandon Lee gave his life for this movie it’s his legacy and doesn’t need to be remade, the fight scenes aren’t overly stylised it’s one guy on a revenge kick, all his motivations are fuelled by grief. There’s also a Ghostbuster trying to be a stand up cop in the worst city on earth.

[@juneangel7221]

They already remade it and its coming out soon😮

[@JustJames83]

@@juneangel7221 I KNOW!!

[@lucianaromulus1408]

​@@juneangel7221 im pretending it doesnt exist

[@juneangel7221]

I will still go see it but nothing will ever compare to the original classic with Brandon Lee 😊

[@juneangel7221]

​@@lucianaromulus1408 can't do anything but just go see it as a tribute but wee all know the classic tops all

[@beestingza]

Kat your ability to predict the next line of dialog hasn't gone unnoticed. I've seen you do it in several movies. It's quite impressive.

[@EllisThings]

and the academy award for best psychic performance in a horror reaction goes to... "Called it" Kat, for The Crow 🏆

[@jcbass2u]

Brandon Lee's Masterful performance. This film NEVER needs to be remade....it's perfect the way it was. Still my favorite movie all these years later.

[@jasonlane1528]

"DON'T WASTE EGGS!!" Don't ever change, Katt lol

[@MarceloGarcia9]

This story has a lot of tragedy behind it. The writer of the original graphic novel it’s based on, James O’Barr, lost the love of his life to a drunk driver and made this comic to process the grief. Add to that what happened to Brandon Lee 😭

[@MISTERBABAD00K]

One of my absolute favorite movies. We lost Brandon too soon. In interviews he made during the filming he talked about the idea of being dead and wanting to talk to the people you left behind, but knew you only had a short time to set things right. If you get the chance to read the graphic novels, I highly recommend them. The original story was written when creator James O'Barr lost his fiancé (so it is a deeply personal story for him).

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

I just subbed this week and then you post a reaction for The Crow, a core memory movie for me? Well, I feel directly responsible for that and quite proud of it. It’s irrational, I know, but I’m gonna go with it anyway.

[@peterk7931]

This movie is the foundation upon which the Hot Topic Empire was built.

[@stewrmo]

When Brandon was reciting poetry he was paraphrasing Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven". Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door - Only this, and nothing more." Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December, And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor. Eagerly I wished the morrow; - vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore - For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore - Nameless here for evermore. And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me - filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating, Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door - Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door; - This it is, and nothing more." Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer, Sir," said I, "or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore; But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping, And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, That I scarce was sure I heard you"- here I opened wide the door; - Darkness there, and nothing more. Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortals ever dared to dream before; But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token, And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, "Lenore?" This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, "Lenore!" - Merely this, and nothing more. Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before. Surely," said I, "surely that is something at my window lattice: Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore - Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore; - 'Tis the wind and nothing more." Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore; Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door - Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door - Perched, and sat, and nothing more. Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore. Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou," I said, "art sure no craven, Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the Nightly shore - Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!" Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." Much I marveled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly, Though its answer little meaning- little relevancy bore; For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being Ever yet was blest with seeing bird above his chamber door - Bird or beast upon the sculptured bust above his chamber door, With such name as "Nevermore. Amazing movie. R.I.P. Brandon Lee.

[@draygontaygen677]

👏👏👏👏

[@stewrmo]

🙏

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

*The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.* -Bruce Lee

[@draygontaygen677]

Both Father and Son will always be remembered. Thanks for the Quote.

[@Yuurei21]

This movie is so heartbreaking, haunting, and beautiful. That one scene where Eric says, "Sarah, I do care." It still breaks me even more so with the story behind. Rochelle Davis, the actress who played Sarah had to come back to shoot this scene some after Bradon Lee's death. It was hard for her because they became friends during production. That close-up shot with the smile and tears is genuine because she stated she felt that she got the chance to say goodbye to Brandon.

[@nickkoyle3599]

She's actually one of my favorite parts of the movie. What she adds to it is just huge if you sit and think about it. It's kind of sad I don't think a ton of people thought too much about it. Even the Director says he thought more was needed but because they included Sarah I think it was more than enough. Who were they who is he after he comes back? These things are answered because she's in it. She was actually a pretty good actress too. City of Angels recast her and now I understand why they had too which is sad. I think they did a good job casting if you watch it you can see the originals in the characters.

[@shadowjudge921]

"There's a special place in Hell for ppl who destroy arcades." This is the first video of yours I watched. I'm not even three minutes in and I already like you. Bravo. 👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@Calico_Jack_]

This movie will always hold a special place in my heart. The loss of Brandon will never heal.

[@illuminahde]

"The music though right" Great soundtrack

[@RavenCroftLoft]

From Detroit myself and I can tell you Devils night was no joke back home. I love that this is based off true events.

[@martinboyle9163]

Yes yes yes! I remember a few years back when I first met my friend Draven I said, "Draven? Like Eric Draven?" She said, "Oh yeah, my dad's a huge Crow fan, he's got a big crow tatt across his back." I replied, "Sounds like a pretty cool guy." She said, "Oh yeah, you'd like him, he's old like you are." Out of the mouths of babes... Best to you, Kat! I'm so happy that you've seen this great movie! ❤

[@Nik-wj6zv]

6:34 no, the Joker has real him vibes happening. The best Joker channeled more than a little of Brandon Lee's "The Crow." But not the other way around. You may have seen the joker first, but this was 1994, ages before Heath Ledger's iconic performance.

[@dbc13543]

I used to watch this movie over, and over, and over. It's also got one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.

[@Themata]

I'm listening to it on Spotify right now. The memories 🥲

[@3Kings_Industries]

That moment the Crow trailer came across the tv that summer of 94. You could just tell the film would be an instant hit. Also, parkour!

[@CraftsWithCrafts]

"Who the f--- gets married on Hallowe'en anyhow?" Well, The Missus and I TRIED, but the hall we wanted was rented, so we did it on Guy Fawkes Day...

[@m-catparanormalresearch5569]

Remember remember the 5th of November.

[@brandontrammel4581]

Nice

[@MaVeRiCk77]

​@@m-catparanormalresearch5569 Beat me to it 😂

[@AnonEyeMouse]

I see what you did... not forgetting the anniversary on that date...

[@funty420]

I went to a Halloween wedding a few years back. Lovely 😍

[@eddiemorales7467]

Kat, you are my favorite kind of funny, totally unintentional. This was my first vid of yours I've seen and definitely not my last! Cheers!

[@o0pinkdino0o]

The Cure play a ten minute version of the theme song here - The Cure - Live at Somerset 2019 (Full Set)

[@Ntron475]

Who's more qualified to take out candyman than a Ghostbuster?

[@fouyuck89]

I love how he asks Eric if he’s a ghost. Not that he’d use his proton pack on him, he just wanted to be sure.

[@werewolfonwheels]

This supposedly takes place in Detroit (not filmed here) when it was still considered the Murder City. Devil's Night was known for it's fires of mostly abandoned buildings. We had years where there were over 500 fires reported. At the time Detroit was full of abandoned buildings, many of them were cool old architecture just left to rot. Now the city is a relatively safer place and the Devil's Night fires aren't really a thing anymore.

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

Haven't been to Detroit in a good while now. But I remember when it's downtown area was like an abandoned ghost town. I had never seen anything like it especially compared to my city. Our downtown is a bustling city with business, apartments you name it. So, to see a city look like how Detroit did was such a shock to me.

[@werewolfonwheels]

@@sagittarius420cheefie It has changed a lot since then. Lots of businesses, walkable areas, Q-Line train, Apartments, etc. It's pretty nice now.

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

@@werewolfonwheels That's good👍

[@Necrowolf81]

Don’t know why it was considered that. East St. Louis is much much much worse

[@passingrando6457]

​@@Necrowolf81Hell, most major cities in California, Chicago, Baltimore, et all are worse than Detroit. The difference is, Detroit makes a good story that isn't about politically inconvenient subjects, so the media casts a spotlight on it.

[@bigsarge8795]

This is one of my top five favorite movies. I've seen it probably 50 times, and I'm still crying like a baby at the end.

[@danielkinn782]

Between the script, the background, the acting and the one of the best soundtracks ever....this is a phenomenal, beautiful tale of revenge and love. Kudos Kat for watching this.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

1:34 - That's Ernie Hudson. I agree, Kat. He's a great actor! My wife and I met him once at a Big Apple Comicon back in '09. He's a very, very cool dude. Down to earth, and not stuck up at all like some celebs can be.

[@AFireInsideASMR]

Omg! One of my favorite movies!! Thanks so much for watching it 🥰🙌🔥

[@brianpeters2410]

I love your channel. You have the best reactions to these movies. And, Yes, you guess a lot of the small details ahead of time. I love watching your channel.

[@DarkSpartan062]

Crow is not a horror movie. At its heart it’s a love story. A baddass love story. Loved this movie since I was a kid. One of the best soundtracks ever. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@TheOtherBrotherAli76]

You're so right about the music. This is an incredibly great movie and the soundtrack is equally incredible.

[@hazi5961]

This is one of my all-time favorites. Of all 90's soundtracks, The Crow Soundtrack is the very best, IMO.

[@darksteelyurius]

I first saw this movie when I was young, real young. My friend Ron and I were stupidly into it. Watching this kind of brings back memories. Good film, thanks for helping me think of better times.

[@jefferybaird4845]

This is based on the Graphic Novel The Crow by James O'Barr released in 1989. I remember when the graphic novel came out it was a huge hit amongst all my friends and the underground scene. And when it was announced it was going to be a movie we were all very hyped to see it. And then having Brandon Lee (son of Bruce Lee) die making the movie it added a whole extra level of mysticism to the movie.

[@martinboyle9163]

It was the best! I got it on discount because of my subscription to Heavy Metal. Wish I still had it! It was awesome!

[@CoastalNomad]

James wrote "The Crow" to help him cope with the death of his Fiancee.......

[@SuperGrnman]

Thank u for watching this Kat. I hope u did ur research on this film to learn it’s so much more than a film and about the life that it cost due to negligence of those who didn’t follow the rules on stage. Brandon Lee was an angel that taken too soon for an unjustified reasons. Not only is he Bruce Lee’s son, but he’s the one and only Crow. May he RIP.

[@eddiecarrion6176]

One of my favorite movies ever..definitely an all time classic and Brandon Lee’s performance was superb..glad you reacted to and liked it Kat 🖤🙌🏼

[@stevedavis5704]

Crows are part of the Corvid family. They are known for their love of shiny objects, their loyalty, their intelligence and they are known for holding a grudge forever. Perfect symbol for this movie.

[@edgyusername4191]

Fun Fact: James O. Barr, the creator of The Crow comics, wrote a script for a sequel movie called The Crow 2: The Bride, focusing on a woman becoming The Crow and killing people in her wedding dress. The studio rejected it, claiming people wouldn't be interested in seeing a woman as an action star. So, instead, we got three other Crow movies, ranging from mediocre to bad.

[@JnEricsonx]

So which do you view as at best the mediocre one?

[@edgyusername4191]

@@JnEricsonx The second one. It's kind of the first one again but it's a dad as The Crow. Also, Sarah makes a return.

[@JnEricsonx]

@@edgyusername4191 Yeah, I never clicked with that one as much. Salvation was ok.

[@DANNYtheBOY11]

Kat, the whole script is a phone call, no surprise you've got so many. Great reaction as always.

[@michaelnolan6951]

Hi Kat! I was SO the target audience for this movie as a teenage boy in 94! The whole cast was recognisable from other iconic performances. Anna Thomsen (who played Darla) was coming off True Romance and Unforgiven, the great Michael Wincott who played Top Dollar was Guy of Gisborne in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Ernie Hudson was most famous as a Ghostbuster, David Patrick Kelley had starred in The Warriors and Twin Peaks, and props to you for recognising Tony Todd even while he is shrouded in darkness. The scene where liquid is escaping from Darla's arm is indeed supposed to be drugs leaving her body.

[@AlmostPerfect3d]

I love your "is that candyman" pause. I forgot Tony Todd was in this.

[@marksenter4124]

I was going to CGI School in North Carolina when they filmed this movie. We had a session with the special effects people from this movie. They showed us which scenes were body double. They were 3 days shy of finishing filming. When the tragedy happened. The body double was Chad Stahelski, the director of the John wick movies

[@thedarkwolf9423]

The bit about "Devil's Night" - it originally started s Mischief Night where pranks and practical jokes were played. In Detriot between the early 70's to the mid 90's, though, it had devolved into vandalism, looting and arson, especially of abandonded industrial buildings.

[@PuffTheMagicDragon86]

Brandon Lee sadly died during the making of this, a freak accident with a prop gun, he filmed most scenes but they had to add in a body double for others where you couldn't see his face. The scene where "Funboy" shoots at him, was apparently when it happened. Crew didn't realise anything bad had happened until they noticed Brandon not getting back up. He was meant to be married shortly after this wrapped to Eliza, hence the tribute at the end. And in case you didn't know, he was Bruce Lee's son.

[@jackbrigoli7452]

This is one of the very rare examples where, in my opinion, the movie is better than the comic. Eric is more than just a mindless vengeance machine in the movie. He's humble to the good and has the capacity and desire to help others. He kills his targets with their vices (mostly) and giving the villains an interest in the occult gives them a weakness in Eric to exploit. This movie is and has always been one of my favourites. Fantasic story telling, the setting and pace of the movie really set the mood, the cinematography is on point, it has a killer soundtrack, the cast is perfect and Brandon's performance cannot be surpassed by anyone. It really is a tragedy that we lost him far too soon. 30 years on and that message at the end always hits me. Rest in peace, Brandon.

[@danielgibson7948]

A favorite reactor watching a favorite movie. The soundtrack cd was in constant rotation through my 90s.

[@neofishboy]

Every goth-adjacent teen and twenty-something watching this in the theater when Eric first starts jumping around on the rooftops: "Wait ... is that Nine Inch Nails covering Joy Division?! OH MY GOD!!"

[@zimriel]

there are very very few *good* covers of JD

[@meltorme-ntor2933]

Yes! You called so many moments in the movie I now proclaim you and official Crow! You are awesome! ❤😊

[@robertsanssouci2093]

When I lived on Capital Hill in Seattle I used to visit Bruce and Brandon a couple times a year. They have a gorgeous view. Most visits I would bring them some random flowers to set on their resting place. I have so much respect for them both. Absolute legends 🙌🏼

[@soundguy78]

Amazing movie, amazing reaction. Kat never disappoints! Can't wait for the next one.

[@lionelturner2066]

The black actor who plays the cop is Ernie Hudson from Ghost Busters.

[@JnEricsonx]

::holds up his DVD of the Crow signed by him::

[@cyberpunkspacejams]

No better love story has ever been put to film than The Crow. An absolute masterpiece with one of the most memorable soundtracks of all time.

[@grogdizzy5814]

I'd put 'Ghost' up against this one

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

Ahhh. Id arge theres one. “True Romance”. 🤘

[@cyberpunkspacejams]

@bradkirchhoff5703 I can agree with that. Been a hot minute since I've seen it. Reckon it's time for a revisit.

[@HonRevPTB]

Kat I absolutely love watching with you, your enthusiasm & appreciation are unmatched & outstanding!!! The film is set in Detroit & it was shot in North Carolina, the constant rain was a metaphor for the constant misery James O'Barr the author of the comic book felt about losing his fiance to a drunk driver & his constant anger & depression!!! The soundtrack is absolutely stellar, they don't make music like that anymore, mores the pity!!! What makes the film so bittersweet was the horrific loss of Brandon Lee to a horrible on set accident that could've been easily prevented!!!!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, it's one of my favorite films of all time!!! Cheers Kat!

[@memorystrikes]

The literal scream of joy I scrumpt when I saw this video on my home feed was so embarrassing

[@JasonJayC1]

Of all the things he did the way he told that woman to be a better mother to her daughter was both terrifying and beautiful. “Buildings burn, people die but real love is FOREVER.” A heartbreakingly beautiful truth.

[@leepeartlifeson3311]

Crazy to think that he died during the filming of this movie. Amazing performance i never get tired of watching but so sad

[@billiam2631]

One of my top 10 movies of all time .. such a great movie with some great actors !!! Rip Brandon Lee

[@billiam2631]

Epic soundtrack.. one of the very few I actually bought on CD ❤

[@robertfitterman3777]

R.I.P. Brandon!! I was also a big fan of his dad!! Great reaction as always Kat!! This was more of a comic book movie, but sort of fits!

[@caterinas1627]

I just love watching your reactions ! So funny even in the darkest moments, great comedic timing!

[@DanielSSilva-616-]

This movie is just plain beautiful, it is sad that we won't see the same type of horror movies today. Most people often forget or simply are uneducated that horror goes beyond the narrow definition of today's mediocrity as being all about the jumpscare , after all the horror genre was born from the old gothic romance stories full of tragedy, woe and beauty. Horror deals with the sublime. "I don't know about angels but is fear that gives men wings" Max Payne

[@Galaka100]

I hope Katherine pins this comment. So well put.

[@irishinnj72]

The Cure wrote the song "Burn" for this movie. The score soundtrack written by Graeme Revell is phenomenal as well.

[@amandaski]

"Who the f*** gets married on Halloween anyhow?" Me. It's me. I did. 😂

[@draygontaygen677]

Same, 27yrs ago.

[@MrStath1986]

I love that you can tell Kat is trying to figure out where she's seen Tony Todd before; you can absolutely see the gears turning.

[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

Yes, Tony Todd ( aka Candyman) is one of the bad guys

[@TheAStaudenmann]

Tony Todd- GOAT of playing bad guys/creepy characters! One HELL of an actor!

[@stevenshropshire5819]

Kat Brandon Lee's stunt double, Chad Stahelski stepped in as The Crow after tragic death of Lee remaining filming of the Crow with special effects in post-production add Brandon's features. Speaking of Chad, he oversees big movie franchise, John Wick starring Keanu Reeves. Chad also doubled for Keanu in Matrix's movies.

[@JnEricsonx]

Imagine if Brandon had lived, and him as John Wick.

[@44excalibur]

The Crow is kind of a superhero horror movie.

[@DrewDragoon]

I wouldn't say it's a horror movie at all. It's an action revenge tale with a Gothic theme, atmosphere and ambience very different from horror

[@keefriff99]

@@DrewDragoon Agreed, not even remotely horror, but the dark gothic vibe gives it a bit of that ambience. I’m glad Kat found this on Shudder.

[@lokithecat7225]

"Deadpool" is a Horror movie... I'm sure Deadpool says that at some point.

[@howardandrews9593]

Not kind of,that's exactly what it is

[@fynnthefox9078]

Superhero gothic tragedy.

[@evilscary]

Chad Stahelski, Brandon Lee's stunt double in this, who filled in for him in scenes following his death, went on to direct John Wick.

[@chrispipes5451]

He was also Keanu's double in The Matrix movies.

[@jimclayson]

I read the comic book and watched the movie. Different animals in many regards, but both EXCELLENT. It still brings me to tears in parts thirty years later.

[@3Kings_Industries]

With the arcade love, please include the TRON films in tour watch schedule !

[@mikes252]

This movie is still one of my favorites, its just so pure and the soundtrack was amazing

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

Had it right the first time. He squeezed the drugs right out her arm. Sobered her up immediately and told her to get on her motherhood thing.

[@darchangel8675309]

I’m so glad so many people are recently discovering The Crow for the first time. As a ‘90s Baby Goth™️, The Crow was a huge part of my younger years. I still cry every single time I watch it.

[@joeno-say5504]

Quite a transition from Baby Goth to Baby Shark

[@grogdizzy5814]

The main character was Bruce Lee's son. He was accidentally killed in the last days of filming by an improperly cleared gun.

[@lokithecat7225]

In Deja Vu news, apparently the Armorer for "Rust" is looking at 18 months for their.... accident.

[@CorneliusSchwarzenstein]

No, he was not. The main actor was Bruce Lee’s son. The main character was Eric Draven.

[@Hard-R-Energy]

And contrary to urban legend, the scene in which he was shot is _not_ actually in the film. I know people like to say, "it was this scene" or "that scene." But nothing showing the sequence that led to his death is in the film in any capacity.

[@Superdave131]

@@lokithecat7225 The difference between the two was Brandon Lee's was a freak accident. They used a dummy round in the previous shot with the revolver (had the bullet and primer but not gun power) to show the revolver loaded but when it was fired there was enough gunpower in the primer that it pushed the bullet into the barrel of the gun but not out. The next take had blanks in the revolver (just primer and gunpowder, no bullet). With there being a bullet unknowingly lodged in the barrel from the previous take, when the blank was fired it acted as though a real live ammunition was loaded. With Rust, they had real live ammunition on set instead of blanks.

[@grogdizzy5814]

@@Superdave131 Wasn't really a freak accident. The revolver should have been cleared properly after the dummy round scene. The armorer should have noticed the bullet missing from the cartridge and should have checked to see light through the barrel. 100% the fault of whoever was in charge of weapon safety

[@joshuamccracken1498]

I think one of my favorite things about this movie is that we’re always seeing Shelly through Eric’s memories. It drives home how much he loved her and how motivated that love makes him to avenge her, even without being certain that they’re going to be reunited in the end.

[@flingonber]

Just a note from a former heroin addict - pulling the plunger back before you press it down is called "registering" and it's something you're supposed to do, it doesn't introduce air bubbles. You can tell by the blood that comes up into the syringe whether you are actually in a vein, which is super important. When you miss and inject into muscle it's likely to cause an abscess, plus it won't really do much, so it's something you want to avoid. To get rid of the air, you want to turn it upside down (and maybe tap it) so that all the air goes to the top and then push the plunger in until it pushes all the air out.

[@RustyX2010]

Is the shooting up scene in Pulp Fiction more accurate?

[@flingonber]

​@@RustyX2010 Yep, pretty damn accurate although I don't think anybody has used that kind of syringe in a long time...disposable ones are pretty cheap.

[@tkurz3071]

congratulations on kicking that habit, sincerely. also thank you for the proper information.

[@hellomark1]

Also from what I've read, yeah, you don't want air bubbles, but they're not the problem movies make them out to be. You would need more air than even a full syringe to cause problems, it would just diffuse in your blood.

[@morlock2012]

That's the most awkward like I've given today. Well done getting off that stuff.

[@erikbailey2525]

This is one of my favourite movies of all time! So glad you picked it!

[@aaronliebeck1062]

"Mother is the name for god on the lips of children." One of the best lines in this film.

[@MST3KNJ]

The Crow is basically just a snapshot of the 90's. Gothic, grungy, and a sort of neophyte superhero movie. The soundtrack is amazing, the action is intense and the story is solid and heartfelt. Losing Brandon Lee was a true tragedy. Glad you picked this one up, now onto Blade or Underworld. :)

[@jezlawrence720]

"Poor Jeff Goldblum. Mind you he was married to Geena Davis so we don't feel too bad for him?" Correct. We do not. No sorrow. Only jealousy.

[@Warvvolf]

He also dated Tania Raymonde.