The Crow

"You wont find a more comprehensive, step-by-step account of the making of The Crow, a cult classic that continues to fascinate genre films fans and Hollywood insiders. A fitting and emotional tribute to the movie, and its late star, Brandon Lee."
— Sean OConnell, author of Release the Snyder Cut and With Great Power: How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood during the Golden Age of Comic Book Blockbusters
 

"The Crow: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Classic Film," is a thoroughly immersive read, meticulously weaving together a tapestry of riveting detail and unforgettable first-person accounts. This 30th anniversary, behind-the-scenes retrospective proves a haunting read, as Baiss skillfully escorts the reader through tragedy, despair, hope, and modern Hollywood resurrection."
— John Kenneth Muir, author of Horror Films FAQ, creator of Enter the House Between

 

"In The Crow: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Classic Film, Bridget Baiss has written an engaging chronicle of the making of this 90s cult classic that is marvelously detailed and extremely informative. From her own meticulous research and revealing interviews with the surviving members of the cast and crew, Baiss has crafted a thorough history of The Crow project, from the creation of the original comic book by James O'Barr, to the development and writing of the screen version, through the film's difficult production in North Carolina, its successful theatrical and home video release, and its ongoing place in pop culture. If you're a fan, you will learn all there is to know about how the film came to be. Of course, no account of the making of The Crow could be complete without an exploration of the events that led to the tragic, on-set death of the film's star, Brandon Lee, just a few days before the end of shooting. Baiss covers these events in an honest, clear-eyed report that does not flinch from describing the challenging working conditions and very real human errors that created the tragedy, yet always demonstrates empathy, compassion, and respect for all involved. Finally, Baiss paints a vivid portrait of Lee as a talented, energetic, and positive young man with enormous potential whose life was cut tragically short. Baiss's book is an excellent tribute to an enduring film and to an ascendant star gone too soon."
— Ray Morton, author of King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon and Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of Steven Spielbergs Classic Film