It seems like the smartest way to approach this movie is to disregard Brandon Lee’s version from 1994 and instead consider it a showcase for Bill Skarsgård’s action skills. He plays "Eric," who meets "Shellly" (FKA twigs) and quickly finds himself caught up in the villainous schemes of "Roeg" (Danny Huston). Roeg makes sure his female accomplice, "Marion" (Laura Birn), eliminates both of them. However, "Eric" manages to return from death because he still possesses enough goodness within him; as long as he receives a kiss of true love, he’ll live long enough to get revenge for the couple. There is a crow present—representing his spirit during his violent rampages—but that aspect isn't explored much, so it's best to set it aside and focus on what the film really is: an opportunity to cram in lots of bloodshed, acrobatic sequences, and dark, unsettling visuals into nearly two hours of repetitive, average storytelling. The camera seems quite fond of Skarsgård, and there’s certainly a lot of him onscreen as he battles everyone who stands in his way. But why were they targeted? Who exactly is "Roeg"? You can try to come up with your own explanations if you feel like it, but director Rupert Sanders has largely concentrated on the somber and very wet visuals, choosing not to flesh out the story or its characters. There’s a refreshing lack of dialogue throughout, and FKA twigs clearly realized there wasn't much for her to do, so she allows her co-star to carry most of the film as he attempts to combine elements of "John Wick" and “Selene” from "Underworld" (2003). It’s visually appealing, but it doesn't offer anything new. It was good to see Josette Simon ("Blake's Seven") on screen, even if only briefly, but overall this is quite a letdown.
On September 23, 2026
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