The Crow reboot flops at box office with $4.6 million
Original director slams The Crow reboot as cynical cash-grab
The director of the original The Crow has harshly criticised the reboot that failed to perform well at the box office.
Released last week, the 2024 reboot of the 1994 film has disappointed both fans and critics. The movie opened with a mere $4.6 million against a $50 million budget, according to Variety.
Bill Skarsgård stars as The Crow in this new take on James O’Barr’s graphic novel. Despite the efforts of the filmmakers, the movie’s lacklustre performance has left one person pleased—Alex Proyas, the director of the 1994 original.
Proyas expressed his thoughts on Facebook, stating, “I thought the remake was a cynical cash-grab. Not much cash to grab it seems.” He also shared negative reviews, with one calling it “the worst movie of the year.” Proyas added, “The review we’ve all been waiting for. It’s a bit like flogging a dead horse now so I think I’ll stop after this…until another funny one comes along.”
Proyas has long opposed the idea of rebooting The Crow. During the original film’s production, tragedy struck when Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, was fatally injured on set by a bullet fragment from a prop handgun.
#TheCrow should’ve been left alone. Brandon Lee died making the 1994 film & it just feels wrong to have remade it. The original should have been released nationwide for the 30th anniversary instead of doing some different version of Eric Draven’s story.pic.twitter.com/fcInLCq6xA
— Sha Hartley (@shahartley) August 23, 2024
In 2017, Proyas reflected on the film on Facebook, calling it Lee’s “lasting legacy” and arguing that it should not be remade. “If it wasn’t for Brandon you may never have even heard of this poignant little underground comic.”
“It is Brandon’s movie. I believe it is a special case where Hollywood should just let it remain a testament to a man’s immense talent and ultimate sacrifice – and not have others re-write that story or add to it,” he said.
The Crow (2024) currently holds a 20 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes after receiving 100 mostly negative reviews.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Deadline reports that Alex Proyas, the original director of ‘The Crow’, is gloating about the “brutal” reviews of its remake, calling it a “cynical cash-grab”. (read more)
- IGN reports that Alex Proyas, the director of the 1994 original The Crow, has criticized the recent reboot, labeling it a “cynical cash-grab” that has failed financially, grossing only $4.6 million in the U.S. on a $50 million budget. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
How did the new Crow movie perform at the box office?
The Crow (2024) opened with $4.6 million from a $50 million budget.
Who directed the original The Crow movie?
Alex Proyas directed the original 1994 The Crow movie.
What did the original director think of the reboot?
Alex Proyas called the reboot a ‘cynical cash-grab’ and was delighted it flopped.
What happened to Brandon Lee during the filming of the original Crow?
Brandon Lee was fatally injured by a bullet fragment from a prop gun.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for The Crow (2024)?
The Crow (2024) has a 20 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
