Hotel Maradona starts the year off with a review of the 2023 A24 biographical sports drama, The Iron Claw. Based on true events, Iron Claw follows the Von Erich family’s presence in professional wrestling during the 1980s, and the supposed “curse” they possess. The Von Erich tragic film explores themes of familial dynamics, mental health, masculinity, and the definition of success in a sport like wrestling. Let us know what you think of this gut-wrenching yet powerful film.
