If you loved
The Crow
Alex Proyas · Film · 1994
What hooked you in The Crow is the way the devastating ache of personal loss fuels a relentless, singular pursuit of justice.
Start with the source
Adaptation
The Crow: City of Angels
Tim Pope · Film · 1996
Adaptation
The Crow: Salvation
Bharat Nalluri · Film · 2000
Books on the same thread
Sycamore Row (Jake Brigance)
John Grisham · Book · 2013
Like the protagonist of The Crow, this story centers on a man driven by a profound need to settle scores from beyond the grave to rectify past wrongs.
Bloody January
Alan Parks · Book · 2017
If you appreciated the gritty, urban atmosphere of The Crow, you will find this exploration of violence and moral ambiguity in a dark city equally compelling and immersive.
Odd Thomas
Dean Koontz, Dean Ray Koontz · Book · 2003
The Crow shares a supernatural foundation with this tale, where a hero gifted with an otherworldly connection to the dead fights to stop impending tragedy and evil.
吸血鬼ハンターD (Vampire Hunter D)
Hideyuki Kikuchi · Book · 1983
Fans of The Crow will recognize the gothic aesthetic and the lone, mysterious warrior who exists on the fringes of society to hunt down supernatural threats and monsters.
Series on the same thread
Tokyo Revengers
Series · 2021
This story mirrors the emotional core of The Crow, following a man who uses the power of time to undo the murder of his beloved.
Marry My Husband
Shin Yoo-dam · Series · 2024
Just as The Crow features a protagonist returning from death for vengeance, this narrative centers on a woman granted a second chance to punish those who betrayed her.
Batman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm · Series · 1992
The Crow and this series both masterfully utilize the concept of a haunted vigilante operating within a decaying urban landscape to avenge the ghosts of their past.
Gangs of London
Gareth Evans · Series · 2020
If you were drawn to the revenge-fueled chaos of The Crow, you will appreciate how this drama portrays a grieving figure navigating a ruthless, violent criminal underworld.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
The Crow is defined by a deep need for closure, a theme echoed in this investigation as it turns back time to find justice for a cold case.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
This investigative journey captures the same sense of isolation and social decay that defined the atmosphere of The Crow while digging into the dark secrets of a town.
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Common questions
What order should I watch The Crow movies in?
You should start with the 1994 film The Crow directed by Alex Proyas. After that, you can proceed to the sequels in order of release, starting with The Crow: City of Angels released in 1996 and followed by The Crow: Salvation released in 2000.
Is The Crow based on a book?
Yes, there is a book version of The Crow released in 2004. This allows fans of the 1994 film to experience the story of Eric Draven and his return from the grave to exact revenge through a different medium.
Are there direct sequels to The Crow?
Yes, there are two sequels to the 1994 film The Crow. These are titled The Crow: City of Angels, released in 1996, and The Crow: Salvation, released in 2000. These films continue the franchise established by the original movie.
How long after the murders does The Crow return?
In the 1994 film The Crow, the protagonist Eric Draven returns from the grave exactly one year after he and his fiancée are killed by a gang of criminals. He is watched over by a hypnotic crow as he seeks his revenge.