You're not wrong, Vincent Perez did great for what he was given but you could definitely tell Miramax was trying to go harder with the dark humor Eric Draven had which I personally think was to the detriment. It just made me compare the two instead of giving him his own thing cuz everyone can agree Brandon Lee just can't be touched. I liked city of angels too.
@scottjones845 agreed. City of Angels is the better sequel. I like Salvation as well. The original with Brandon Lee is one of my all time favorite movies and is untouchable. Wicked Prayer is the only BAD movie in the franchise, IMO.
I'd really like to see the original director's cut as the feeling of it being too close to the original was my biggest complaint. No disrespect if it's your favorite, as I think there was potential.
The thing is, there are a lot of Crow comics that aren't about Eric Draven. Also, Eric Mabius did a good job in this. I don't get why you think he didn't. Dude comes off as unhinged and spends the entire movie about three seconds away from ripping someone in half. And that's not even mentioning that roar of "TOOOMEY!" near the end.
I actually preferred City Of Angels over this. At least City Of Angels felt like it had a budget, where Salvation didn't, and it's rather evident in the effects like the rather fake-looking CG helicopter explosion and the sets that definitely feel more like soundstages than actual locations. It all lends the movie the looked and feel of a made-for-TV movie. I give it credit for the wrongful conviction murder mystery element to it and the decent cast, but everything around those elements lends a quality to it like a movie that was made to be aired on TV at 2 AM on a Sunday morning rather than a serious theatrical release, so it's ultimately not shocking that it was DTV.
The movie is dogvomit, but still.... I have a weak spot for Dennis Hopper when he simultaneously has no fucks to give but still goes all out. Like TCM 2: I love that movie, but understand many don't. But I fail to see how even then, Hopper yelling "I'm the king of the harvest" whilst wielding dual chainsaws and running after Otis Firefly in his walkabout period is not the crowning achievement of cinema.
Like I said, the crow sequels are guilty pleasure of mine around Halloween time. Can't help but to love the whole look and feel of the The Crow him self. Great review Cody ✌
Salvation is actually ok. I remember seeing it when I was like 15 and found it to be perfectly watchable but like you said, it’s not exactly a classic of it’s time… but for a rainy night it’s watchable enough.
This was my favorite sequel because for all its differences it connected tonaly to the comic. The dark humor, the violent nature, and even some direct lines. "Only forever," was lifted right off the pages and it was a wonderful call-back.
I have to wonder what this franchise would have been like if each installment after the first one was based off the Crow's sequel graphic novels, since several people inhabit the role there too.
I was thinking the same thing. The graphic novels only have the brandoncrow in the first storyline. After that it was more of a chronicle of different 'crows', with some very surreal moments. I remember one only a few pages long (one of my favourite short comics): two crows (the actual birds) sitting on a wooden beam, discussing if 'this one' will make it (clearly hinting at some grand tragic backstory). POV slowly moving away while their discussion shifts from the pseudophilosophical to bitching about someone else. Ends with them chasing away the crow they didn't like and start eating the eyes of the person hanging from the gallows they were sitting on with a 'well, they can't all be winners, shame to let good food go to waste'. With the body slightly twitching, hinting at either deathspasms, the soul trying to return but failing or, worst of all, managing to come back but still stuck on the gallows, so royally screwed (most options are only clear if you had read a few other storylines as well). Absurdly dark (but still genuinely funny) humor. Hinting at such a rich mythology and illuminating some of it without making it text or subtext but communicating it just through how the story is told. The Crow doesn't need movies, it needs more freedom. Make it an anthology series like AHS, don't skimp on the writers cuz you need story more than you need CGI for a concept like that. And most of all: have the guts to move past Brandon's legacy. Make it new. Ignore the 'fans' who go 'bwah, it is not 1on1 what I had imagined/what I made the first out to be in my mind'.
There's a great Filter track, The Best Things, on the soundtrack for this film. The franchise also spawned a tv series called The Crow: Stairway To Heaven.
This was the only sequel that I didn't completely dislike. It had a few moments here that I enjoyed. Like the scene where the drunk girl in the car wakes up when he gets shot and screams and he's like "You're Up!"
I loved his lines lmao. He had a sense of humor and brought the character to life which I thought was entertaining. I thought it was also needed 3 movies in and give him a real personality and entertain.
I remember renting this shortly after it came out just because Kirsten Dunst was in it and I was not disappointed. It's not nearly as good as the original, but it's personally my favorite out of the sequels. I just wish they hadn't gone with the Mad Libs route when it came to the sequels. Much like the Bring it On films and... and you know, most Hallmark/Lifetime movies.
Oh… YES! Fred Ward is one of my all-time favorites. I always enjoy Fred Ward in anything he’s in. Truly an amazing character actor that needs more recognition. William Atherton, who you mentioned, is always great as well. Even though he always plays those annoying antagonistic characters that you hate- he’s very good at making you hate him.
One thing I didn't see mentioned in the 2 sequel reviews: Soundtracks They are what have always pulled me away from these movies. Don't get me wrong, I do like the music in ALL the movies. But where the 1st movie had a great soundtrack surrounding it, these sequels feel like a soundtrack that studios tried building a movie around. Idk, just how I feel every time I see them
Damn I forget this movie exists! I always enjoyed the crime-thriller/noir angle with this one. Also, you got Walton Goggins in this and you can’t beat that.
I disagree with you about the lead actor. I think he did a great job in the role. To me he seemed like he was having fun. The bigger the bad guy count the more fun I think it was. Also disagree with the recycled idea u threw out there. I don’t know how true this is but I heard the main reason no one played the role more than once except maybe the crow itself was because of the Brandon lee situation. Supposedly there was a idea among actors to not do it more than once out of respect to lee. Take it with a grain of salt though as I am unsure if it is true or not
The positives and negatives are all like you said it, to me this is my favorite sequel in this series, nothing can touch the original. City Of Angels is missing a lot because of the heavy editing, this one was surely made for TV, but pretty good in it's execution, Wicked Prayer is pure garbage.
the first film is something special to me and had a great influence on me when I was 14 years old. just like first Blade, I consider it the best comic book movies
The Crow franchise is ranked in the order in which they came out. Part 1: BEST, ICONIC. Part 2: DECENT, ENJOYABLE. Has enough fluff with the Graeme Revell score to tug the heart strings. Part 3: MEDIOCRE, watchable ONCE. Part 4: ABSOLUTE TRASH, avoid.
I haven't seen Wicked Prayer, but Salvation has its good moments. The comic's creator James O'Barr actually praised Eric Mabius' performance, but also said the rest of the film "needed a lot of work". Nothing tops the original, but this one is a worthy companion piece. My only real gripes are the excessive gore and brief nudity - the 1994 entry kept both aspects to a minimum.
In every review I see for this movie, I keep hearing the same thing about the plot theme... Is everyone unaware of the fact that this is a comic series that focuses on different people avenging their deaths or a loved ones? That is the whole mythos of The Crow. It's not re-hashing or tired. It's what the different comic arches focus on with every character.
I thought the first three each had their own interesting take on the hero back from the dead seeking vengeance. Each one was a different age, and at a different point in their own lives. Eric was a young man getting ready to settle down, Ashe was an older man and father, while Alex was a young kid who only knew that he loved Lauren and that she was taken from him. I think people forget that Alex isn't supposed to be an adult, he was a young kid in love.
This is my favorite sequel, which isn't saying much, but I do enjoy it. There is a TV show as well... It may be pretty hard to find at this point. I liked it at the time, but I don't how I'd react to it now. I believe it ran from 1999 to 2000.
the first film is unique. the fantasy world is not in the foreground here, but somewhere in the background. the whole fantasy element here is eric. while the second part is, of course, a cheaper copy of the first part. with the fact that the real world itself intertwines with the fantasy world, especially since the enemy himself has some supernatural powers. this film is more of a thriller with fantasy elements, I have always liked it, it is not a classic like the first one, but an interesting play with the form.
I remember this one being pretty decent and it being the best of the sequel's. There's thing's that could've been done better but overall I remember it being pretty decent.
This Is my Favorite Crow I don't care what Nobody say's I like it and plus Blonde maryjane and Soundtrack Filter- Best things, Rob zombie's living dead girl remix, and etc. P.S are gonna review the crow wicked prayer angelus from buffy and John Connor from T2.
This and the first are my favorite Crow movies easily and I loved the darker element to this film. I thought Eric did great in this film and his lines and dark sense of humor was great.
I actually own this (and all the others) on vhs. Main thing that stood out to me with this movie was the soundtrack. First saw this when I started listening to stabbing westward and was surprised to hear them in the movie
I was kinda confused if main character could morph into crow or what in this movie. It sometimes look'd like that, but the "animal" crow was also present, dont know really... :)
this movie was so bland, boring and forgettable. as much of a mess that the second one is, it's still better than this one. and the crow makeup looked awful.
Good review and insight, Cody. I feel the same way as your reviews so far. Original = classic. City of Angels, not good. Bad actor, lazy basic retelling. This one is not terrible. RIP Brandon Lee.
In each of the graphic novels each version of the crow was different . The Brandon lee tragedy has put the kibosh on there ever being a remake nor would I want there to be
You gotta find the Series and tell what you think of that. Best thing about it was Mark Dacascos as the Crow. He could've legit taken over the Role from Brandon Lee, and I would've been fine with it. Wicked Prayer is a Film that I like to pretend I never was cursed to have seen.
Funny thing is this movie had an official first party DVD release here in Australia which is strange since Australia doesn't get anything good half the time. As for the movie it is my favorite crow sequel but of course nowhere near as great as the first movie.
Saw it on direct tv PPV back in the day. It’s a loose adaptation of one of the authors own stories. Not great by any means, but for what it is, an I like seeing Earl Basset as a bad guy.
I tapped out on the Crow after City of Angels (which i did enjoy) but might have to check this one out now too. Are you gonna do the Crow mini tv series? I remember catching a couple episodes back in the day, again not too shabby
I was always curious about the initially planned sequel that Rob Zombie was going to direct where the protagonist was going to be a young woman. Miramax cancelled it when Universal shelved House of 1000 Corpses (I’m sure you remember, that was supposed to come out 5 years before it did). As for Salvation, it’s not great, but way better than the other sequels.
regarding this one being the most violet the first almost was the most violet but the big bad MPAA came in and forced significant cuts to the violence, there's a low quality workprint of the movie that has a lot more violent shots
This was one of the better sequels. The second one city of Angels could have actually been way better than it was especially with the whole father/ son aspect and Sarah coming back but the Weinstein messed it up in the editing. I’ll say this in defense of all of the films. Yes their origins are cookie cutter but that’s because of the fact that the only way someone can get the power of the crow is to suffer a great loss and a horrible death. (There are loads of different crows in the comic book series and only one didn’t get their powers that way. He did something very evil to get his powers though) I do give this one and city of Angels props for playing with it a bit.
I kinda hated this one the sharpie marker make up and the razor thin budget made it look like a movie made for TNT in 1994. It did have a good soundtrack though.
Wicked ass props to you og and thanks for holding it down for the homeboys..is the best line ever.. I can't wait for you to watch it in wicked prayer lol
I had this on DVD but at some point I figured I'd just be able to find anything I needed online, so I gave my entire massive DVD collection full of random cult things to a film-nerd/director friend who was looking for some shit that I had. Now I kind of regret giving away all the hard-to-find movies that I had. I had goddamn Caligula, Salo, and Ghosts of the Civil Dead in that collection.
I got mine easy just picked it up from amazon lol. I found the city of angels just passable to ok this one I found alright on its own but nothing special. The villains have been weak since after part 1.
Are you going to review The Crow: Stairway To Heaven. Little 1998 TV show with Mark Dacascos in it. I remember as a kid thinking it was pretty cool, but as a guy in his mid thirties now, I'm pretty sure it hasn't held up. Haha
"she kept fighting for her life because life is worth living" was probably the most uplifting thing someone's ever said in a whatever film lol
I honestly love Salvation as much as the Original. I feel like it's extremely underrated.
Same.
Salvation is okay but for me City of Angels is the best sequel. I know I'm in the minority when I say that but I stand by it.
You're not wrong, Vincent Perez did great for what he was given but you could definitely tell Miramax was trying to go harder with the dark humor Eric Draven had which I personally think was to the detriment. It just made me compare the two instead of giving him his own thing cuz everyone can agree Brandon Lee just can't be touched. I liked city of angels too.
@scottjones845 agreed. City of Angels is the better sequel. I like Salvation as well. The original with Brandon Lee is one of my all time favorite movies and is untouchable. Wicked Prayer is the only BAD movie in the franchise, IMO.
I'd really like to see the original director's cut as the feeling of it being too close to the original was my biggest complaint. No disrespect if it's your favorite, as I think there was potential.
I love The Crow: City of Angels. There's no movie like it. Very unique atmosphere. Almost like it's a different dimension.
Everyone knows that Wicked Prayer was the best in the franchise.
The thing is, there are a lot of Crow comics that aren't about Eric Draven.
Also, Eric Mabius did a good job in this. I don't get why you think he didn't. Dude comes off as unhinged and spends the entire movie about three seconds away from ripping someone in half.
And that's not even mentioning that roar of "TOOOMEY!" near the end.
Absolutely agree.Eric nailed this role.
I actually preferred City Of Angels over this. At least City Of Angels felt like it had a budget, where Salvation didn't, and it's rather evident in the effects like the rather fake-looking CG helicopter explosion and the sets that definitely feel more like soundstages than actual locations. It all lends the movie the looked and feel of a made-for-TV movie. I give it credit for the wrongful conviction murder mystery element to it and the decent cast, but everything around those elements lends a quality to it like a movie that was made to be aired on TV at 2 AM on a Sunday morning rather than a serious theatrical release, so it's ultimately not shocking that it was DTV.
I really enjoyed Salvation. Something different and it succeeded at what it wanted to be.
To me, I feel The Crow series ends with this movie. The forth one is just a giant bag of WTF is happening energy 😂
Keep up the great reviews Cody
The only one I’ve never seen..
The movie is dogvomit, but still....
I have a weak spot for Dennis Hopper when he simultaneously has no fucks to give but still goes all out.
Like TCM 2: I love that movie, but understand many don't. But I fail to see how even then, Hopper yelling "I'm the king of the harvest" whilst wielding dual chainsaws and running after Otis Firefly in his walkabout period is not the crowning achievement of cinema.
Like I said, the crow sequels are guilty pleasure of mine around Halloween time. Can't help but to love the whole look and feel of the The Crow him self. Great review Cody ✌
I Honestly think the Crow Sequels Except Wicked Prayer which I hate but I Love Crow: City of Angels and Crow: Salvation
I saw this film on Netflix a few years back. Best sequel in my opinion.
I always thought the crow makeup on him was burn scars from the electrocution
You are correct I actually liked it over just applying face paint
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Salvation is actually ok. I remember seeing it when I was like 15 and found it to be perfectly watchable but like you said, it’s not exactly a classic of it’s time… but for a rainy night it’s watchable enough.
The sequence with Alex and one of the bad guys driving through the alley with cop cars and helicopter on pursuit was awesome.
"Living dead girl" by Rob Zombie blasting. Great scene.
Who knew the bad guy was louis creed
I really enjoyed the crow salvation Eric was great as Alex
This was my favorite sequel because for all its differences it connected tonaly to the comic. The dark humor, the violent nature, and even some direct lines. "Only forever," was lifted right off the pages and it was a wonderful call-back.
I personally love this one.
I have to wonder what this franchise would have been like if each installment after the first one was based off the Crow's sequel graphic novels, since several people inhabit the role there too.
I was thinking the same thing.
The graphic novels only have the brandoncrow in the first storyline. After that it was more of a chronicle of different 'crows', with some very surreal moments. I remember one only a few pages long (one of my favourite short comics):
two crows (the actual birds) sitting on a wooden beam, discussing if 'this one' will make it (clearly hinting at some grand tragic backstory). POV slowly moving away while their discussion shifts from the pseudophilosophical to bitching about someone else.
Ends with them chasing away the crow they didn't like and start eating the eyes of the person hanging from the gallows they were sitting on with a 'well, they can't all be winners, shame to let good food go to waste'. With the body slightly twitching, hinting at either deathspasms, the soul trying to return but failing or, worst of all, managing to come back but still stuck on the gallows, so royally screwed (most options are only clear if you had read a few other storylines as well).
Absurdly dark (but still genuinely funny) humor. Hinting at such a rich mythology and illuminating some of it without making it text or subtext but communicating it just through how the story is told.
The Crow doesn't need movies, it needs more freedom. Make it an anthology series like AHS, don't skimp on the writers cuz you need story more than you need CGI for a concept like that.
And most of all: have the guts to move past Brandon's legacy. Make it new. Ignore the 'fans' who go 'bwah, it is not 1on1 what I had imagined/what I made the first out to be in my mind'.
There's a great Filter track, The Best Things, on the soundtrack for this film. The franchise also spawned a tv series called The Crow: Stairway To Heaven.
This was the only sequel that I didn't completely dislike. It had a few moments here that I enjoyed. Like the scene where the drunk girl in the car wakes up when he gets shot and screams and he's like "You're Up!"
I loved his lines lmao. He had a sense of humor and brought the character to life which I thought was entertaining. I thought it was also needed 3 movies in and give him a real personality and entertain.
You could say The Wraith is a Crow movie before the Crow movie franchise existed.
I remember renting this shortly after it came out just because Kirsten Dunst was in it and I was not disappointed. It's not nearly as good as the original, but it's personally my favorite out of the sequels. I just wish they hadn't gone with the Mad Libs route when it came to the sequels. Much like the Bring it On films and... and you know, most Hallmark/Lifetime movies.
I really enjoyed salvation. It was the first of the crow movies I watched and me and my friend would quote his big bang speech all the time
Are you going to check out the TV series Crow: Stairway to Heaven?
Oh… YES! Fred Ward is one of my all-time favorites. I always enjoy Fred Ward in anything he’s in. Truly an amazing character actor that needs more recognition.
William Atherton, who you mentioned, is always great as well. Even though he always plays those annoying antagonistic characters that you hate- he’s very good at making you hate him.
One thing I didn't see mentioned in the 2 sequel reviews: Soundtracks
They are what have always pulled me away from these movies. Don't get me wrong, I do like the music in ALL the movies. But where the 1st movie had a great soundtrack surrounding it, these sequels feel like a soundtrack that studios tried building a movie around. Idk, just how I feel every time I see them
I've always defended the 3rd one. It's not amazing, but it's entertaining
Probably won’t check out City of Angels or Wicked Prayer but this one sounds decent
Unfortunately City of Angels was butchered by Weinstein and it's a mess because of his meddling.
@@Iruleyoufail that damn Weinstein
City of angels was Ight. Wicked prayer was a plate of dog shit that has been reheated more then once
Damn I forget this movie exists! I always enjoyed the crime-thriller/noir angle with this one. Also, you got Walton Goggins in this and you can’t beat that.
I disagree with you about the lead actor. I think he did a great job in the role. To me he seemed like he was having fun. The bigger the bad guy count the more fun I think it was. Also disagree with the recycled idea u threw out there. I don’t know how true this is but I heard the main reason no one played the role more than once except maybe the crow itself was because of the Brandon lee situation. Supposedly there was a idea among actors to not do it more than once out of respect to lee. Take it with a grain of salt though as I am unsure if it is true or not
Eric Marius is fantastic as Alex Corvis/the crow. 😀👍
The positives and negatives are all like you said it, to me this is my favorite sequel in this series, nothing can touch the original. City Of Angels is missing a lot because of the heavy editing, this one was surely made for TV, but pretty good in it's execution, Wicked Prayer is pure garbage.
You should review the Hellraiser franchise
the first film is something special to me and had a great influence on me when I was 14 years old. just like first Blade, I consider it the best comic book movies
The Crow franchise is ranked in the order in which they came out.
Part 1: BEST, ICONIC.
Part 2: DECENT, ENJOYABLE. Has enough fluff with the Graeme Revell score to tug the heart strings.
Part 3: MEDIOCRE, watchable ONCE.
Part 4: ABSOLUTE TRASH, avoid.
I haven't seen Wicked Prayer, but Salvation has its good moments. The comic's creator James O'Barr actually praised Eric Mabius' performance, but also said the rest of the film "needed a lot of work". Nothing tops the original, but this one is a worthy companion piece. My only real gripes are the excessive gore and brief nudity - the 1994 entry kept both aspects to a minimum.
In every review I see for this movie, I keep hearing the same thing about the plot theme...
Is everyone unaware of the fact that this is a comic series that focuses on different people avenging their deaths or a loved ones? That is the whole mythos of The Crow. It's not re-hashing or tired. It's what the different comic arches focus on with every character.
I found the crow salvation in the crow 4 pack. Not a bad watch
I thought the first three each had their own interesting take on the hero back from the dead seeking vengeance. Each one was a different age, and at a different point in their own lives. Eric was a young man getting ready to settle down, Ashe was an older man and father, while Alex was a young kid who only knew that he loved Lauren and that she was taken from him.
I think people forget that Alex isn't supposed to be an adult, he was a young kid in love.
This is my favorite sequel, which isn't saying much, but I do enjoy it. There is a TV show as well... It may be pretty hard to find at this point. I liked it at the time, but I don't how I'd react to it now. I believe it ran from 1999 to 2000.
This is my favorite sequel. The original is my fav. This is a close 2nd. The first & third movies are the best. City of Angels is my third fav.
the first film is unique. the fantasy world is not in the foreground here, but somewhere in the background. the whole fantasy element here is eric. while the second part is, of course, a cheaper copy of the first part. with the fact that the real world itself intertwines with the fantasy world, especially since the enemy himself has some supernatural powers. this film is more of a thriller with fantasy elements, I have always liked it, it is not a classic like the first one, but an interesting play with the form.
I remember this one being pretty decent and it being the best of the sequel's. There's thing's that could've been done better but overall I remember it being pretty decent.
This Is my Favorite Crow I don't care what Nobody say's I like it and plus Blonde maryjane and Soundtrack Filter- Best things, Rob zombie's living dead girl remix, and etc. P.S are gonna review the crow wicked prayer angelus from buffy and John Connor from T2.
This and the first are my favorite Crow movies easily and I loved the darker element to this film. I thought Eric did great in this film and his lines and dark sense of humor was great.
Can't wait to see your commentary on Ed Furlong looking like an emo teen on Wicked Prayer
If u haven't seen the 4th one yet.... I suggest for u not to expect much. At all.
One more left...and holy shit Cody. I feel for you for having to put yourself through that abomination.
I thought Éric Mabius did a Good Job portraying the Crow not the best he did a Good Job Like Vincent Perez And Brandon Lee RIP
Loving this review series so far man. Can’t wait for the rest and keep being awesome
I actually own this (and all the others) on vhs. Main thing that stood out to me with this movie was the soundtrack. First saw this when I started listening to stabbing westward and was surprised to hear them in the movie
Never heard of this one. Have to try to check it out.
Yes, I like the third one it’s really dark also
I’ve always dug this sequel. It doesn’t reach the expertise of the first, but i still like it.
Salvation to me was the best of the sequels. Wicked prayer is by far the worst of them imo
I was kinda confused if main character could morph into crow or what in this movie. It sometimes look'd like that, but the "animal" crow was also present, dont know really... :)
I did enjoy it but there were some plot holes I didnt understand lol I really did love Alex caring for Erin.
You can get the direct type of the second one. I’m sure it’s pretty good.
That’s a fair score. I didn’t hate this movie either =)
Yeah, I like the third one was and it got a Blu-ray release from shout factory
I knew there was a reason I like you and now I know why. Fred Ward is the man. After Halloween how about a review of Remo Williams?
Will you be reviewing the TV show? It’s actually not that bad.
First movie in the series I watched.
I enjoyed it. It kept me entertained.
I remember one of the sequels having a awesome soundtrack too I think it was salvation but not sure if that stood out to you in this film
0:42 I was able to find a copy of it at my local library.
Love this sequel
this movie was so bland, boring and forgettable. as much of a mess that the second one is, it's still better than this one. and the crow makeup looked awful.
Hmm, you can actually find this film pretty easily at any second hand store here in England.
i bought the whole set on amazon a few years ago
Never saw the movie. Only had the soundtrack, which was freaking awesome.
Good review and insight, Cody. I feel the same way as your reviews so far. Original = classic. City of Angels, not good. Bad actor, lazy basic retelling. This one is not terrible. RIP Brandon Lee.
Fred Ward isba legend! Tremors is great. You should do a review of Remo Williams!
I can’t believe Cody didn’t mention Dale Midkiff!
This one was dope
In each of the graphic novels each version of the crow was different . The Brandon lee tragedy has put the kibosh on there ever being a remake nor would I want there to be
About that....
You gotta find the Series and tell what you think of that. Best thing about it was Mark Dacascos as the Crow. He could've legit taken over the Role from Brandon Lee, and I would've been fine with it. Wicked Prayer is a Film that I like to pretend I never was cursed to have seen.
Funny thing is this movie had an official first party DVD release here in Australia which is strange since Australia doesn't get anything good half the time.
As for the movie it is my favorite crow sequel but of course nowhere near as great as the first movie.
Just opened TH-cam and this popped right up lol let’s get to it
What's worse, Crow sequels ? or Candyman sequels?
Crow sequels. I actually like the Candyman sequels.
Candyman remake.
Saw it on direct tv PPV back in the day. It’s a loose adaptation of one of the authors own stories. Not great by any means, but for what it is, an I like seeing Earl Basset as a bad guy.
I tapped out on the Crow after City of Angels (which i did enjoy) but might have to check this one out now too. Are you gonna do the Crow mini tv series? I remember catching a couple episodes back in the day, again not too shabby
they did however release the soundtrack...i'll have to go watch some TH-cam clips to say anything about this i guess.
I was always curious about the initially planned sequel that Rob Zombie was going to direct where the protagonist was going to be a young woman. Miramax cancelled it when Universal shelved House of 1000 Corpses (I’m sure you remember, that was supposed to come out 5 years before it did). As for Salvation, it’s not great, but way better than the other sequels.
regarding this one being the most violet
the first almost was the most violet but the big bad MPAA came in and forced significant cuts to the violence, there's a low quality workprint of the movie that has a lot more violent shots
Oddly, I own this DVD but cannot remember a thing about the movie, lol.
This was one of the better sequels. The second one city of Angels could have actually been way better than it was especially with the whole father/ son aspect and Sarah coming back but the Weinstein messed it up in the editing.
I’ll say this in defense of all of the films. Yes their origins are cookie cutter but that’s because of the fact that the only way someone can get the power of the crow is to suffer a great loss and a horrible death. (There are loads of different crows in the comic book series and only one didn’t get their powers that way. He did something very evil to get his powers though) I do give this one and city of Angels props for playing with it a bit.
"Thrill me!" I fucking love the shirt!!!
Cody leach . You should review the new crow movie with bill scarsguard
I actually love this movie. Really the only one I don’t is Wicked Prayer.
I kinda hated this one the sharpie marker make up and the razor thin budget made it look like a movie made for TNT in 1994. It did have a good soundtrack though.
Agree with your opinion 100%
"get him on the nemisis CROW-gramme"
I'm thinking bout watching wicked prayer
Please. Respect yourself more. Don't torture yourself like that.
I'm right along this journey with you. Never seen the sequels either.
I watched it through questionable means >.>
Wicked ass props to you og and thanks for holding it down for the homeboys..is the best line ever.. I can't wait for you to watch it in wicked prayer lol
I had this on DVD but at some point I figured I'd just be able to find anything I needed online, so I gave my entire massive DVD collection full of random cult things to a film-nerd/director friend who was looking for some shit that I had. Now I kind of regret giving away all the hard-to-find movies that I had. I had goddamn Caligula, Salo, and Ghosts of the Civil Dead in that collection.
I guess they try to do as in the comics, each story is different.
Having never seen it, you've sold me.
The best sequel! Wicked Prayer was just awful!,and City Of Angels was just ok!
I got mine easy just picked it up from amazon lol. I found the city of angels just passable to ok this one I found alright on its own but nothing special. The villains have been weak since after part 1.
Are you going to review The Crow: Stairway To Heaven. Little 1998 TV show with Mark Dacascos in it. I remember as a kid thinking it was pretty cool, but as a guy in his mid thirties now, I'm pretty sure it hasn't held up. Haha
Funny, its free on TH-cam now. Lol