Episode
The Crow | 143
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- History of the 90s
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- Sep 17, 2025
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- 2027
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Summary
Released in 1994 and directed by Alex Proyas, The Crow is more than just a revenge tale. It’s a journey through grief, justice, and the supernatural. Based on James O’Barr’s graphic novel, the film tells the tragic story of Eric Draven and Shelly Webster who are murdered by a Detroit gang. A year later Eric is resurrected from his grave to avenge their deaths and soothe the guilt he feels for failing to protect his fiancé. With its haunting visuals, unforgettable soundtrack, and the tragic real-life story of Brandon Lee—whose performance became his legacy—the film carved out a permanent place in pop culture. In this episode of History of the 90s we track The Crow’s journey from comic book series to cult classic. Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: [email protected] Tik Tok: 90spodcast Substack: @historyofthe90s Guest Info: Alisha Mughal, journalist, film critic and author of It Can’t Rain All The Time: The Crow www.alishajournalist.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.