Independent film company A24 has managed to squeeze in one more flick before the holiday season is over and The Iron Claw is prepared to take down anyone that gets in the way.
The story follows the Von Erich family, whose surname is actually Adkisson, while they navigate the world of wrestling and life in Texas. Fritz Von Erich is not only a father figure, but a business promoter determined to make one of his sons successful. The Von Erichs encounter several personal tragedies that lead them to think there's a bad luck curse surrounding their family tree.
There were six brothers in real life, but the youngest brother Chris is not depicted onscreen and instead his story is mixed in with Mike's character, played by Stanley Simons.
Zac Efron is swole, but not in the way he was during his stint in the Baywatch movie. As Kevin Von Erich his mass and veins pop right off the big screen. The challenge is making this strapping young lad human and Efron goes beyond the call of duty.