The Crow
The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Classic Film
Published on 4. June 2024
360 pages
978-1-4930-7412-9 (ISBN)
Description
Long-anticipated remake of The Crow to hit theaters Fall, 2024 from director Rupert Sanders starring Bill Skarsgård
"You won't find a more comprehensive, step-by-step account... a cult classic that continues to fascinate... A fitting and emotional tribute to the movie, and its late star, Brandon Lee."-Sean O'Connell, author of Release the Snyder Cut
This "behind-the-scenes retrospective proves a haunting read, as Baiss skillfully escorts the reader through tragedy, despair, hope, and modern Hollywood resurrection."-John Kenneth Muir, author of Horror Films FAQ, creator of Enter the House Between
In the thirty years since its release, The Crow has become the ultimate cult movie, with a dedicated worldwide following, three sequels, and a persistent fascination owing to the tragedy that came to define its legacy, in which star Brandon Lee was killed in a strange on-set accident during the last days of filming.
In this fully revised and updated edition, author Bridget Baiss tells the full story of The Crow, from the initial adaptation of James O'Barr's graphic novel, through its production and Lee's death, to its triumphant release, enduring appeal, and impact on on-set firearms safety. Drawing on unprecedented access to the film's cast and crew, including new interviews and research conducted since the release of the original edition, this is a fascinating and revealing look at the troubled making of a modern classic.
"You won't find a more comprehensive, step-by-step account... a cult classic that continues to fascinate... A fitting and emotional tribute to the movie, and its late star, Brandon Lee."-Sean O'Connell, author of Release the Snyder Cut
This "behind-the-scenes retrospective proves a haunting read, as Baiss skillfully escorts the reader through tragedy, despair, hope, and modern Hollywood resurrection."-John Kenneth Muir, author of Horror Films FAQ, creator of Enter the House Between
In the thirty years since its release, The Crow has become the ultimate cult movie, with a dedicated worldwide following, three sequels, and a persistent fascination owing to the tragedy that came to define its legacy, in which star Brandon Lee was killed in a strange on-set accident during the last days of filming.
In this fully revised and updated edition, author Bridget Baiss tells the full story of The Crow, from the initial adaptation of James O'Barr's graphic novel, through its production and Lee's death, to its triumphant release, enduring appeal, and impact on on-set firearms safety. Drawing on unprecedented access to the film's cast and crew, including new interviews and research conducted since the release of the original edition, this is a fascinating and revealing look at the troubled making of a modern classic.
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Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Hal Leonard Corporation
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
6 BW Photos, 21 Color Photos
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-7412-9 (9781493074129)
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Book
06/2024
Applause Theatre Book Publishers
€25.00
Available immediately
Person
Over her career, Bridget Baiss has been an entertainment journalist and producer working with media agencies around the globe. She currently lives in the Washington, DC, area.
Content
- Intro
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Prologue
- 1 Origins of the Movie The Comic
- 2 Hollywood Options the Comic
- 3 Writing the Screenplay
- 4 Finding Eric Draven
- 5 Refining the Script and Doing a Deal
- 6 Pre-production in Los Angeles
- 7 Why Shoot in Wilmington, North Carolina?
- 8 Wilmington Pre-production
- 9 Production Begins
- 10 The Birds
- 11 Tough Weather, Tough Days
- 12 The Look
- 13 The Atmosphere on Set
- 14 Stunts
- 15 Shooting the Important Scenes
- 16 A Fine Line
- 17 The Gunshot
- 18 Confusion
- 19 At the Hospital
- 20 First Reactions
- 21 Investigations
- 22 The Emotional Aftermath
- 23 Hiatus Planning to Complete the Film
- 24 Back to Wilmington
- 25 Editing and Digital Effects
- 26 Sound of The Crow
- 27 Debut As The Crow Flies
- 28 A Murder of Crows
- 29 The Crow Reborn
- 30 Enduring Flight of The Crow
- Afterword
- Appendix I The Crow Synopsis
- Appendix II Film Credits
- Appendix III Soundtrack Credits
- Index
