4 Best Bill Skarsgard TV Shows and Films to Watch Before The Crow Drops in Theaters
Evil clowns, vampires and mysterious prisoners.
Soon, on August 23, The Crow will be released in theaters, the second attempt to adapt James O'Barr's comic book series of the same name.
Whether or not director Rupert Sanders managed to capture the gothic vibe of the original, we will soon find out, but what almost no one doubts is Bill Skarsgard's acting skills, who played the lead role.
1. Hemlock Grove, 2013-2015
In the town of Hemlock Grove, one of the local girls dies, and this event strangely coincides with the arrival of Peter, who is called a werewolf.
Rumors about the newcomer attract the attention of Roman, heir to the town's richest family. Together the two try to unravel the mystery of the killer's identity, especially since he clearly has no intention of stopping at one victim.
For Bill Skarsgard, the role of Roman Godfrey was a ticket to the big screen: a few years later, the actor starred in the sensational horror film It and the series Castle Rock.
2. It, 2017
It's hard to call Andy Muschietti's It dilogy a canonical remake. But the new version makes you fall in love with its child actors, its sinister clown smile, and its lingering sense of nostalgia.
The movie's main victory was definitely the casting of Bill Skarsgard as the creepy clown – his eyes that bulge in different directions (this is not makeup or graphics, the actor really knows how to look in different directions at the same time) will stay with you long after the movie.
3. Castle Rock, 2018-2019
The warden of Shawshank State Penitentiary in Castle Rock has committed suicide under mysterious circumstances. After his death, the police discover that he was holding a prisoner in the basement of the prison.
The young man is released from his cell, but does not answer any questions – he only says the name Henry Deaver. This is the name of the lawyer who grew up in Castle Rock and comes to help the man.
The prisoner is played by Skarsgard, and he is no less terrifying than in It, even without the creepy makeup and clown costume.
4. Barbarian, 2022
Zach Cregger's indie horror hit the media in 2022 and made its way onto many best-of-the-year lists.
A mistake in an Airbnb booking triggers a series of events: Tess discovers Keith (Bill Skarsgard) in her rented apartment and tries to choose the lesser of two evils – a suspicious neighbor or a rainy night outside.
The whole charm of Bill Skarsgard's character is that you don't understand until the very end – is he a victim or a predator?