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Von Erich Family Challenges Inaccuracies in 'The Iron Claw' Biopic

Kevin Von Erich and relatives address omissions, misrepresentations, and the 'curse' myth in a new Investigation Discovery documentary.

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Overview

  • Investigation Discovery's 'The Real Iron Claw' premiered, featuring Kevin Von Erich and family members correcting inaccuracies in the 2023 biopic 'The Iron Claw.'
  • The Von Erichs criticized the film for omitting Chris Von Erich, the youngest brother, and merging his life with another sibling's storyline.
  • Kerry Von Erich’s daughters, Lacey and Hollie, called out the exclusion of their father’s marriage and family, describing the portrayal as 'heart-wrenching.'
  • The family disputes the portrayal of a 'Von Erich curse,' attributing their tragedies to personal choices and circumstances rather than a supernatural explanation.
  • Kevin Von Erich shared a deeply personal account of his brother Kerry’s 1993 suicide, highlighting the emotional toll of the family’s struggles.