The Kraven Film Promises an Authentic, Gory Enjoyment Experience for Viewers
The Kraven Film Promises an Authentic, Gory Enjoyment Experience for Viewers
After numerous years and numerous postponements, Sony's highly anticipated Kraven the Hunter film is almost here, set to debut in about a month, barring any unexpected last-minute changes. The film has sparked interest with two profound queries: firstly, are you excited to watch Aaron Taylor-Johnson portray one of Spider-Man's most iconic adversaries, albeit in a story devoid of the wall-crawler himself? Secondly, does the thought of witnessing an immense amount of violence inflicted upon hordes of unsuspecting henchmen by Johnson's Kraven pique your interest?
Sony recently released behind-the-scenes footage featuring Taylor-Johnson and director J.C. Chandor (known for A Most Violent Year). Throughout the clip, Kraven is depicted as a vicious serial killer-type villain. He pursues vehicles while barefoot, effortlessly scales heavily fortified structures, and dispatches countless foes in increasingly gruesome methods. While these scenes may seem familiar as they've been showcased in previous trailers, they remain brutally intense, given the sheer number of kills he manages with whatever ruinous objects are at hand (R.I.P to the poor soul impaled by rebar).
Kraven is the first R-rated superhero film from Sony, whose previous movies sometimes appeared tamed by the PG-13 rating. According to Chandor, the R-rating was crucial for the film to be more “authentic” and “honest.” He described the movie as an origin story, a “family drama,” and a classic “gangster tale.” Taylor-Johnson echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Kraven's natural abilities that he acquired from his father, played by Russell Crowe. Both men emphasized the film's realism, highlighting genuine locations, Taylor-Johnson's own stunts, and their collective aim to create a “raw,” “gritty,” and authentic movie.
We'll find out shortly if the movie truly lives up to its promises when Kraven the Hunter hits theaters on December 13th.
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The inclusion of behind-the-scenes footage on io9 shed light on how technology was utilized to enhance Kraven's brutal portrayal, with advanced special effects and stunt work showcased in the movie. Additionally, the anticipation for future technology-driven movies in the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes has been heightened by the success of Kraven's use of technology in combat scenes.