gothicgoblin1334
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Let me start out this review by saying this: I am a goth. And I must say that after recommended to watch this film I immediately got it, seeing as how influential it is toward the subculture. Of course, it has a plot, a story, and great acting. The best of all, was seeing Gothic rock legends Bauhaus perform in the opening sequence "Bela Lugosi's Dead"-a very brilliant shot of Peter Murphy himself. David Bowie and Susan Sarandon are great as usual-not ever lacking acting abilities. so i'd have to say i recommend this film to anyone, though in specific subcultures such as goth, punk, fetish, or anyone who loves a good horror film.
Now, look not at the fact this film has not many ratings, look more towards the film in general. In my opinion, The Chronicle of The Raven is a Gothic masterpiece (as a goth I greatly appreciate this). The story, is indeed originally and quite Poe-esquire. For the plot revolves around a woman, in a grim and beautiful section of Argentina, just moved into her grandmother's mysterious old mansion. Facing surrealistic settings and dreams, each night she is tortured by a ravenous raven that devours parts of her body. Indeed a gruesome and unlikely tale for a film generation perhaps in the dusk. I strongly recommend it, also the originality of the filmmakers with such a plot. The acting is stubble yet in this case, like a play and performed melodramatically. The cinematography and use of lighting is low, a dark stark colour surrounds the film-this is one of the greatest things of the Chronicle of the Raven. Anyway, look for this film wherever you can find it, you'll indeed be impressed.
Brandon Lee, a triumph of an actor, earned his stardom from his film...and his life. I recently bought this film, knowing it appealed to many Gothic cultures and thought of this as something I may enjoy-and it was worth every penny. I enjoy perhaps every moment of this film, and it remains one of my favourites. The symbolic scene of The Crow's arrival from the grave shall remain in my head for years to come. How could I explain this film? How could I project such a legendary plot, I'll never know. The only thing I can honestly say is to see this film. Watch it just more than once and have it stay in your mind forever. Goth bless James 'O Barr for bringing us in the first place a story like this-an expanded poem in the format of a film. A horror-like film with Goth potential, anyone can enjoy ''The Crow''.