The Real Reason Chris Von Erich Isn't In Iron Claw

One of the Von Erich brothers is quite simply missing from "The Iron Claw." Why isn't Chris Von Erich's story part of the film about the family?

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[Bbcat]

Chris not being in the movie annoyed me. I understand it was a creative decision but trying to imagine if someone made a movie about my family and completely leaving out one of my siblings would be awful. I don't care if the runtime would have been longer Chris should have been in the movie.

[TheNotbadphonedaddy]

I actually think Chris' story was the most tragic of the entire family.

[GameTime-yjqv]

Chris needed to be in the movie. Even if it was a minor role. I understand time constraints, but leaving him out is shameful and frankly insulting.

[gdm]

Its BS that they cut Chris. Its a slap in the face to his memory that he isnt important enough to mentioned with his brothers

[tootieq]

The saddest part of Chris being omitted from the movie is that, in his heart he was more “Von Erich” than all of the brothers.

[Sangria]

Chris Von Erich's end is so tragic. It's a movie unto itself. RIP

[TurdFurggison]

I think it really is a travesty that Chris wasn’t in this. If you’re going to do a Von Erich film, have the whole family in it. Even the oldest one who died at 5 was even in this and only 2 of the Von Erich’s were alive for him and probably didn't even remember him.

What pissed me off was the family photo at the end where the sons are in the ring hugging their dad. Very sentimental, but without Chris in the photo it just seemed so hollow.

[vectorman]

I just saw this movie, and it was powerful overall, excellent pacing of the storytelling and casting. But the fact that Chris was excluded as if he never existed was just despicable. Because he's story was important given the fact as to why he took his own life not being able to aspire to be like his brothers and is in my opinion the most tragic of all the deaths in the Von Erich family.

[johng.]

Chris deserved to be in the movie. I feel like they REALLY dropped the ball with casting and creative decisions.

[quesoblanco]

It's crazy that when this story got it's first movie treatment, there was so much tragedy to put on the screen, they had to leave out one VonErich. Life is always more tragic than fiction.

[sheilapchase]

Chris didn't even score being in the pics with his family in this movie. Okay, Chris wasn't important enough to mention in the movie, but how can a movie-maker re-create an actual family pic and simply delete a family member. Goodness, at least leave Chris in the pic to give Chris some type of existence.

[basquat]

The entire film could have been made from his perspective. He grows up idolizing his brothers and when he can't be like them he takes his own life. Of all the stories in there that might be the most tragic one. And the irony of him once again being left out is just terrible.
The tragedy of all of them dying is the story. How they influenced each other to take that route. Leaving one out only weakens the story.

[MalissiaCreates]

I’m a writer, and I love writing about true stories and having to imagine details that can only be speculated on for continuity. They could’ve absolutely included Chris even in a minor role and that would have made it 90% authentic true story instead of having to embellish so much. This families true story is cinematic enough without having to falsify or completely omit anything. And runtime wouldn’t be a problem. If you’re a good writer, you can work it all in.

[baileyryan]

I solely believe that "I told you to look out for him" line was intended for the real-life kevin. Everyone who knows the story knows that kevin regrets leaving his brother alone that night after chris promised him he wouldn't end his own life.

[Mr.Majestic]

If it's going to be a biopic, the movie should tell the full story to include all the brothers.

[tyty]

I grew up on WCCW, the Von Erichs, Freebirds, Iceman King Parsons and so on. Iron Claw brought back sweet memories. Although the Von Erichs' consistent family tragedies were disturbing, Iron Claw is an amazing film!!! Much respect to Kevin and his boys carrying on the Von Erich legacy in AEW!!!

[symbiotegod]

Put Chris in the directors cut simple. Director's cuts are usually longer and its strsight to dvd so no need to rush

[KWCline]

Thinking more about this now, I would’ve understood the decision not to include Chris. One suicide in a movie is bad. Two suicides in a movie is unthinkable. Three would’ve pushed the bar to a very uncomfortable, shocking feeling. So I understand that part. But, if Chris had been in this movie, they should’ve had a scene where someone says Chris is gone and then cut to a quick shot of the memorial service for him. It’s another minute to the movie, which isn’t a lot.

[djmurray]

I understand why, but it’s sad and feels like a disservice to the guy to make him the only brother non existent.

[kevinblanchard]

At the very least, Chris' life and death should have been mentioned. The omission is disrespectful and compromises the film's accuracy.