Eric Draven is brought back to life by a crow a year after he and his fiancée are murdered. The crow guides him through the land of the living, and leads him to the men that destroyed his life. One by one, Eric gives these thugs a taste of their own medicine whilst caring for those on the streets.
Our thoughts
A bittersweet film to rewatch, knowing that such a potentially huge talent died so young. But its a brilliantly gothic thriller with an absolutely amazing soundtrack. The cast of 90's villains are all so horrible that its cathartic to see them get their just desserts.
★★★★ Style over content, sure, but what style. Empire
★★★★ A seamless, pulsating, dazzlingly visual revenge fantasy Variety
★★★★ The best version of a comic book universe I've seen Chicago Sun Times
BBFC Insight: sexual violence, strong bloody violence, threat, language, drug misuse
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