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'The Crow' streaming: How to watch Brandon Lee's final film online for free

The first trailer for the remake of 'The Crow' has been released, prompting a revisit to the 1994 classic starring Brandon Lee. Discover where to watch it for free (and other options) in the US.

The Crow with Brandon Lee
© IMDb/MiramaxThe Crow with Brandon Lee

The first trailer of the upcoming remake of “The Crow,” which stars Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs, has been released. And, as it happens everytime a beloved movie gets a new version, there have been mixed reactions to the first teaser.

Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman) helms the new version, which will once again follow Eric Draven, as he becomes a supernatural killer looking for revenge for his and his fiancé’s murders. The story is based on the comic book series of the same name by James O’Barr.

The Crow with Bill Skarsgard: Release date, cast and plot of the remake

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The initial movie, launched in 1994, featured Michael Wincott and Brandon Lee, who tragically passed away during filming due to an accident involving a prop gun. Since its release, the movie has become a cult-classic. And you can watch it for free in the US via Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial. However, there are other options to stream it.

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‘The Crow’ (1994) streaming – Where to watch the original film?

You can also watch ‘The Crow’ (1994), which was directed by Alex Proyas, on Prime Video, MGM+, Paramount+, Showtime and Hoopla. The latter is also a free option, and it is available to anyone with a library card.

‘The Crow’ soundtrack: What iconic songs were featured?

One of the several reasons the film became so popular was the original soundtrack, which featured several bands such as The Cure, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Rollins Band, and Helmet. Meanwhile, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, who blended orchestral, electronic, and guitar elements.

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Brandon Lee and Sofia Shinas in ‘The Crow’ (IMDb)

The main theme of the feature was “Burn” by The Cure, which, according to Sanders, was the main inspiration for his new version, which will be more a “dark romance” than a revenge thriller. On the other hand, Stone Temple Pilots initially recorded “Only Dying” for the soundtrack, but after Lee’s tragic passing, the track was replaced with “Big Empty.” The full tracklist:

  • “Burn” – The Cure
  • “Golgotha Tenement Blues”- Machines of Loving Grace
  • “Big Empty” – Stone Temple Pilots
  • “Dead Souls” (Joy Division cover) – Nine Inch Nails
  • “Darkness” (Re-recording of “Darkness of Greed”) – Rage Against the Machine
  • “Color Me Once” – Violent Femmes
  • “Ghostrider” (Suicide cover) – Rollins Band
  • “Milktoast” (Also known as “Milquetoast”) – Helmet
  • “The Badge” (Poison Idea cover) – Pantera
  • “Slip Slide Melting” – For Love Not Lisa
  • “After the Flesh” – My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult
  • “Snakedriver” – The Jesus and Mary Chain
  • “Time Baby III” (Re-recording of “Time Baby II”) – Medicine
  • “It Can’t Rain All the Time” – Jane Siberry
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Natalia is a seasoned journalist with over eight years of experience in digital media. Currently, she serves as a sports journalist at Bolavip US, where she covers soccer, tennis, and a wide range of sports topics. Her previous role as an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US allowed her to delve into the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. Natalia has also contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Revista Exclusiva and Cambio16, enriching her diverse reporting background in sports, fashion, and culture.

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