Ever hear someone say “No one hates Star Wars more than Star Wars fans?” Passion for intellectual property can manifest in many ways, but it’s often drenched in a bit of pessimism. This happens anytime a new entry is made in a franchise that is beloved and has a rabid fanbase. And with The Crow having one fantastic initial entry and a bunch of dull follow-ups, it’s even easier to understand any kind of trepidation regarding new material. Whether it’s the Brandon Lee tragedy or just the 90s grunge of it all, the magic formula has always felt like it can not be recreated. We’ve gotten the one good one, and a whole lot of mediocrity to follow. Yet why is that? This Crow fan is going to try and break it down.

This is where I’m going to get into some Spoilers for The Crow...