Where to start
The Crow
4 versions · originally a film, 1994
Themes: Revenge, Grief, Loss, Supernatural Justice, Urban Decay.
The Crow centers on the gothic, supernatural resurrection of murder victims who return from the grave to relentlessly pursue vengeance.
✦ Most fans start here
The Crow (1994)
The original movie
✦ Start hereThe Crow
Alex Proyas · Film · 1994
The Crow (1994) stands as the definitive vision, capturing a haunting, rain-soaked atmosphere and a tragic performance that established the franchise's dark, iconic aesthetic for all future iterations.
1996 film
The Crow: City of Angels
Tim Pope · Film · 1996
The Crow: City of Angels (1996) attempts to expand the mythos by introducing a new victim and a specific weakness, appealing to those interested in the franchise's stylistic evolution.
2000 film
The Crow: Salvation
Bharat Nalluri · Film · 2000
The Crow: Salvation (2000) shifts the narrative focus to a wrongfully executed man, offering a procedural-leaning revenge tale that explores the legal and moral complexities of a man seeking justice.
2004 book
The Crow
James Vance · Book · 2004
The Crow (2004) book reimagines the core premise through a female protagonist, Iris, providing a philosophical look at the psychological toll and brutality inherent in the cycle of ultimate vengeance.
Common questions
What order should I watch The Crow movies in?
You should watch them in the order of their release dates. Start with the original 1994 film, The Crow. Follow this with the sequels, The Crow: City of Angels released in 1996, and finally The Crow: Salvation, which was released in 2000.
Is The Crow available as a book?
Yes, there is a book version of The Crow that was released in 2004. It serves as a printed adaptation of the source material originally seen in the 1994 film and the graphic novel series that inspired the franchise.
Are The Crow: City of Angels and The Crow: Salvation direct sequels?
While these films are part of the same franchise as the 1994 film The Crow, they function as standalone entries. Each movie focuses on a different protagonist seeking vengeance, following the thematic foundation established by the original film.
How many films are in The Crow series?
There are three primary films in the original series. These include the 1994 movie The Crow, the 1996 sequel The Crow: City of Angels, and the 2000 entry The Crow: Salvation. Each film explores the dark, supernatural premise established in the first installment.