If you were waiting for The Crow film series reboot, then the wait is finally over. Directed by Rupert Sanders from a screenplay co-written by Zach Baylin and William Schneider, The Crow is based on a superhero comic book series created by James O’Barr, the gothic superhero film follows the story of Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster, and both are brutally murdered. Draven returns from the dead to seek revenge. The Crow stars Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs in the lead roles with Danny Huston, Isabella Wei, Laura Birn, Jordan Bolger, Dukagjin Podrimaj, and Sami Bouajila starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the brutal action, intense characters, and gothic vibes of The Crow, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
The Crow (Prime Video, MGM+ & Paramount+)
The Crow is a gothic action horror superhero film directed by Alex Proyas from a screenplay co-written by David J. Schow and John Shirley. Based on the 1989 comic book series of the same name by James O’Barr, the 1994 film follows the story of Eric Draven who was brutally murdered with his fiancée. When Eric mysteriously returns from the dead with the help of a crow he goes after the people behind the murderers. The Crow stars Brandon Lee in the lead role with Rochelle Davis, Michael Wincott, Sofia Shinas, David Patrick Kelly, Ernie Hudson, Michael Massee, Bai Ling, and Tony Todd starring in supporting roles.
Constantine (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Constantine is a horror thriller superhero film directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay co-written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello. Based on the DC Comics characters of the same name created by Alan Moore, Stephen R. Bissette, John Ridgway, and Peter Milligan, the 2005 film follows the story of John Constantine, a demon hunter as he helps Angela Dodson investigate her twin sister’s mysterious death and during his investigation, he discovers that demons are trying to enter the human world. Constantine stars Keanu Reeves in the lead role with Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton, Peter Stormare, Shai LaBeouf, Djimon Hounsou, and Gavin Rossdale starring in supporting roles.
Ghost Rider (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Ghost Rider is an action fantasy superhero film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson. Based on a Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, and Mike Ploog, the 2007 film follows the story of Johnny Blaze, a stunt motorcyclist who makes a deal with the Devil to save his father. Years later, the Devil returns and gives Johnny special powers so that he can go after the Devil’s son, Blackheart. Ghost Rider stars Nicolas Cage in the lead role with Eva Mendes, Sam Elliott, Raquel Alessi, Wes Bentley, Matt Long, Peter Fonda, Donal Logue, Brett Cullen, and Jessica Napier starring in supporting roles.
Blade (Rent on Prime Video)
Blade is an action thriller superhero film directed by Stephen Norrington from a screenplay by David S. Goyer. Based on a Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, the 1998 film follows Blade, a half-human vampire hunter as he fights against Deacon Frost who wants Blade’s blood to control the underground vampiric society. Blade stars Wesley Snipes in the lead role with Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, Sanaa Lathan, Donal Logue, N’Bushe Wright, and Udo Kier starring in supporting roles.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2 (AMC+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2 is a martial arts action thriller film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 2003 and 2004 films follow the story of a deadly assassin known as the Bride, who is pregnant but goes into a coma after getting attacked by her ex-boss Bill. After waking up she goes on a bloody quest for revenge. Kill Bill stars Uma Thurman in the lead role with Lucy Liu, David Carradine, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Julie Dreyfus, Sonny Chiba, Chiaki Kuriyama, Gordon Liu, and Michael Parks starring in supporting roles.
Drive Angry (Rent on Prime Video)
Drive Angry is an action horror film directed by Patrick Lussier from a screenplay co-written by Todd Farmer and Patrick Lussier. The 2011 film follows the story of John Milton as he escapes from hell to find his daughter’s killers and rescue his granddaughter from a satanic cult that wants to sacrifice her. Drive Angry stars Nicolas Cage in the lead role with Amber Heard, William Fichtner, Billy Burke, Todd Farmer, Charlotte Ross, and David Morse starring in supporting roles.
Mandy (Hulu, AMC+, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Mandy is an action psychedelic horror film directed by Panos Cosmatos from a screenplay co-written by Panos Cosmatos and Aaron Stewart-Ahn. The 2018 film is set in 1983 in the Pacific Northwest and it follows the story of Red Miller, a recovering alcoholic war veteran lumberjack living with his wife Mandy Bloom. When Mandy is kidnapped by a deranged hippie cult, he goes on a bloody rampage. Mandy stars Nicolas Cage in the lead role with Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Bill Duke, Alexis Julemont, and Tamás Hagyuó starring in supporting roles.