DAYS OF SODOM MOVIE REVIEW

Overview

A review of Days of Sodom, a fan film based on James O’Barr’s The Crow-style comic universe, argues it’s closer to the original tone and story than most official sequels—and even the first film. The reviewer praises director Cody Faulk for delivering a stylish psychological horror/noir that grips the audience like a high-budget studio release.

Main Plot (as highlighted in the review)

• The story centers on Detective Thorn Gray, who returns from the dead to enact vengeance.
• He comes back after being involved in the brutal murder of his pregnant wife, and he’s initially driven purely by rage.
• Guided by a mysterious crow, Thorn realizes the mission is bigger than revenge—more aligned with the source material’s themes of a soul that can’t find rest.

Key Standout Moments / Highlights

• Performance focus:

  • Vernon Wells is singled out as exceptional, playing Mayor Minos with a commanding voice and unsettling villain energy.
  • Cody Faulk’s own performance is praised for creating strong duality between Thorn Gray and the Crow figure.
  • Paula Black is noted for distinguishing a “legacy character” role.

• Tone + visuals:

  • The film is described as having a lingering mood, with imagery compared to “visual poetry” and beautiful cinematography.

• Craft despite budget:

  • A major theme of the review is how the film achieves technical proficiency and overall cohesiveness on a fraction of a studio budget—framed as a masterclass in maximizing resources.

• Faithfulness to the source:

  • The reviewer claims it adapts the original material more closely than other films, including the 1994 Brandon Lee movie.

Content Warnings (Emphasized)

• Expect intense, graphic violence and profanity.
• No nudity, but it’s still positioned as not for kids and not for easily squeamish viewers.
• If rated, the reviewer suggests it’d land around R, possibly NC-17.

Overall Verdict

The reviewer calls it a must-see for Crow fans and gives it three stars out of four, emphasizing it as the best Crow-style movie since 1994.

Personalities Mentioned

• Ulysses Campbell (reviewer)
• Cody Faulk (writer/director/producer and performer in the title role)
• Vernon Wells, Paula Black, Maven Huffman, Robert Allen Mukes, Clay Raven, Johnny Alonso
• Mickey James, Nicole Yang, Brian Lyons Burke, Natalie Polisson
• Jason M. Farrell (co-writer)
• Nas Khan, Peter R. Del Sante Jr., Ken Montgomery (producers)
• Brandon Howley (composer)

Also referenced: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Magnolia Park / Farewell Days (music contributors).