Ghouls on Film

It’s been a while since I’ve watched Alex Proyas’ cursed film “The Crow,” but I want to thank him for giving me daydream fodder that’s lasted over fifteen years. Even now Brandon Lee’s model-meets-Scissorhands look makes me put hand to forehead and reach for my smelling salts.

Now The Wrap reports that Nick Cave is taking out his pen and vial of ink (sorry, there is just no way Nick Cave uses a computer) to rewrite the screenplay for “The Crow” remake. Apparently Director Stephen Norrington’s original script wasn’t quite cutting it.

Although my gut immediately screams “WHYYYYYY????!!!” when any news of a beloved film getting revamped surfaces, I am curious to see what Cave comes up with. He definitely gives this rewrite a certain sort of Gothic cred which fans of the original might be receptive to.

The Wrap also speculates that there will be a major casting announcement soon.

“Expect an announcement in the coming weeks about who will land the coveted role of Eric Draven in the reconceptualized remake of ‘The Crow,’ which will feature the titular bird as more of a full-fledged character than in Alex Proyas’ 1994 original.”

So who will be fluffing his feathers? Jared Leto maybe?  What about one of the Way brothers? It’s only a matter of time until one of those My Food Court Romance wieners gets cast in a movie. And think of the the cross-promotional opportunities! Hot Topic sponsorship. You can get Draven’s guyliner line then walk on over to Burger King and eat some Crow fingers.