Lionsgate has released a teaser video that gives us a first look at the filming of the upcoming reboot of The Raven, and is promoting the full trailer, which arrives tomorrow. The features of the teaser Bill Skarsgard (IT) as Eric Draven emerges intently from a pool of blood.
In the film: “Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) are brutally murdered when demons from her dark past reach them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric decides to seek ruthless revenge on their killers, crossing the worlds of the living and the dead to make right the wrongs.
This version of the film comes from the director Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman, Ghost in the shell), and also features the singer/actor in the cast FKA Twigs, Danny Houston (30 days of night), Laura Birn (Foundation), Sami Bouajila (A son), AND Giordano Bolger (The Woman King).
Charlotte Koh, Lionsgate’s executive vice president of acquisitions and co-productions, said in a statement: “We appreciate this The Raven The character and the original film mean to legions of fans and they believe this new film will offer audiences an authentic and visceral reinterpretation of his emotional power and mythology. Working with a creative team led by Rupert’s unrivaled visual and storytelling style and a producing team that has made some of the most popular and impactful films of recent decades is a true privilege.”
The producers added: “The original film left an indelible mark on our culture that lives on. We are thrilled to bring a new adaptation for today’s audiences that respects this legacy. Rupert has masterfully brought new dimensions to create a contemporary universe for this timeless saga of eternal love, and we can’t wait to share this vision with cinema audiences.”
Many fans of the original film are upset by this reboot, including the 1994 film’s director Alex Proyas.
The Raven the reboot will be released in theaters on June 7, 2024. Check out the teaser and let us know if you’re excited to watch this movie.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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