9 Superhero Movies From The 1990s That You Should Revisit

We're enjoying such a glut of superhero films right now - with everything from cinematic mainstays like Batman and Spider-Man to lesser-known properties like Suicide Squad and Doctor Strange. As such, it's hard to remember the less-populated years of the 1990s, where putting a costumed crusader in your movie wasn’t a surefire success.

7) The Crow (1994)

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The Crow

The Crow is chiefly remembered for the terrible tragedy that occurred on set – when star Brandon Lee (son of Bruce) died from a gunshot wound caused by a defective blank. The film itself is due a reassessment, however, as it’s a moody and stylish effort from I, Robot and Dark City (and, unfortunately, Gods of Egypt) director Alex Proyas.

For those who don’t recall the plot, it follows rock star Eric Daven who, after the death of his fiancée, rises from the grave to avenge her murder. Apart from the memorable visuals, it’s Lee’s film through and through, as he gives a soulful performance that is only underlined by his untimely death.

The Crow also spawned a series of straight-to-video sequels and even a TV series. The quality naturally takes a dive from the first film, though, so these are probably only for completists.


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