The new A24 film 'The Iron Claw,' directed by Sean Durkin, is drawing attention for its depiction of the Von Erich family's saga, a story of redemption focused on breaking destructive cycles rather than wrestling victories. Critics have recommended John Spong's 2005 Texas Monthly article about the Von Erich curse as essential reading for those interested in the family's history, which many thought was the movie's basis. Holt McCallany, portraying Fritz Von Erich, has spoken about finding personal connections to the role and the challenges of bringing the wrestling patriarch to life. He also touched on the resonance of his previous role in 'Lights Out' with his character in 'The Iron Claw'. The film's narrative has been linked to the city of Dallas, drawing comparisons between the Von Erich family's tragic tale and the city's own storied past.
How the tragic saga of the doomed Von Erich clan—the inspiration for A24's new wrestling drama—mirrors the story of Dallas, a boom town that can't grow fast enough to shake the ghosts of its past. #TheIronClaw https://t.co/DspBfi9MIG
We spoke with Holt McCallany about #TheIronClaw and his approach to playing wrestling's most infamous heel patriarch, Fritz Von Erich. Check out the story below: https://t.co/3j4paI5etV
Holt McCallany explains how he transformed into pro wrestler Fritz Von Erich for A24's 'The Iron Claw.' https://t.co/9i8T2CiaTt
I reviewed Sean Durkin's American fable THE IRON CLAW, a mythological cautionary tale of violence, spirituality, and masculinity. In @latimes https://t.co/pSxjNQxjhv
The Iron Claw Interview: #JoBlo Chats With Holt McCallany & Maura Tierney with Director Sean Durkin https://t.co/eZgBFSV2oS https://t.co/b4bXOZlfMh
.@HoltMcCallany says he recognized his own father in the role of Fritz Von Erich in ‘The Iron Claw.’ He spoke with us about the scenes left on the cutting-room floor and how he came full circle from his short-lived ‘Lights Out’ days. https://t.co/OyVez003jL
We spoke with Sean Durkin, the writer/director of the new A24 film #TheIronClaw, about the power of wrestling and keeping humanity at the center of this story. Click below to read our interview: https://t.co/bTIW8pQ0qo
REVIEW: 'The Iron Claw' is a story of redemption that’s less about pinning down opponents and much more about breaking cycles. More: https://t.co/i6w6gSjVdK https://t.co/rIj5Jq6UIN
This is the definitive article to read after you see The Iron Claw. https://t.co/vbFWsKozMD
People digging the The Iron Claw movie should check out John Spong’s @TexasMonthly story about the Von Erich curse, from 2005. (I actually thought this piece is what the movie had to be based on, but I guess not)… https://t.co/pQafqpOOmm