What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Crow
Alex Proyas · Film · 1994
If you loved The Crow, start with The Crow: City of Angels (Tim Pope, 1996) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Crow across media.
What hooked you in The Crow is the way the search for justice transforms personal grief into a relentless, dark crusade.
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
A Time to Kill
John Grisham · Book · 1992
Shares a thread with The Crow: Revenge.
Like the protagonist of The Crow, the central figure here navigates the moral gray areas of revenge, proving that the pursuit of justice is often indistinguishable from personal vengeance.
The Raven & Other Writings
Edgar Allan Poe · Book · 1845
Shares a thread with The Crow: Loss.
This collection captures the same gothic atmosphere and obsession with death that defined the aesthetic of The Crow, anchoring its supernatural dread in deep, inescapable human sorrow.
Psycho
Robert Bloch · Book · 1959
Explores: Obsession, Mental Illness, Isolation.
The Crow shares this story’s intense focus on psychological isolation and the menace that lurks within seemingly quiet spaces, mirroring the dark, claustrophobic tone of Eric Draven’s journey.
The Reckoning: A gritty Nordic Noir detective thriller
Michael Katz Krefeld · Book · 2026
Shares 2 threads with The Crow: Grief, Redemption.
Much like the grieving vigilante in The Crow, Ravn is a man hollowed out by the murder of a loved one, forced to navigate a bleak, unforgiving urban landscape.
Series on the same thread
Arrow
Andrew Kreisberg · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with The Crow: Redemption.
Just as The Crow features a man returned from the dead to clean up the streets, this series explores the transformation of a broken individual into a hooded vigilante.
Batman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm · Series · 1992
Shares a thread with The Crow: Urban Decay.
The gothic urban decay and the relentless pursuit of justice against criminal syndicates in this series perfectly echo the atmosphere and thematic core of The Crow.
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Explores: Anti-Hero, Corporate Corruption, Abuse of Power.
If the vigilante justice of The Crow kept you glued to the screen, you will appreciate this cynical, gritty take on those who take the law into their own hands.
Berserk
Series · 1997
Explores: Betrayal, Sacrifice, The Cost of Ambition.
This story mirrors the dark, brutal path of the protagonist in The Crow, where a deep sense of loss fuels a violent, unwavering commitment to a singular, bloody objective.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity found in The Crow, focusing on the human cost of crimes and the complex, often dark motivations behind those who seek retribution.
Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark
Turning Point USA · Podcast · 2026
Explores: spiritual healing, cultural critique, natural remedies.
While tonally distinct from The Crow, this show mirrors the desire to heal a broken world, replacing supernatural justice with a focus on spiritual and cultural restoration.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the movies in?
You should start with the 1994 film The Crow directed by Alex Proyas. After that, you can watch the sequels in order of release, beginning with The Crow: City of Angels from 1996 and followed by The Crow: Salvation, which was released in 2000.
Is The Crow based on a book?
Yes, there is a book titled The Crow published in 2004. While the 1994 movie directed by Alex Proyas focuses on the story of Eric Draven returning from the grave for revenge, the book provides additional source material for fans of the franchise to explore.
Should I watch The Crow: City of Angels after the original movie?
If you enjoyed the 1994 film The Crow, you can watch The Crow: City of Angels, which was released in 1996. It serves as a sequel to the original movie directed by Alex Proyas, continuing the cinematic franchise established by the first film.
How long after the original movie was The Crow: Salvation released?
The Crow: Salvation was released in 2000. This is six years after the original 1994 film The Crow, directed by Alex Proyas, and four years after the release of the first sequel, The Crow: City of Angels, which premiered in 1996.