Batman: The Killing Joke (2016): A Horrifying Masterpiece That Redefined Animated Cinema
Batman: The Killing Joke (2016): A Horrifying Masterpiece That Redefined Animated Cinema "As a Batman story, it's controversial. As a film, it's a flawless, soul-chilling descent into madness that forever raised the bar for animation." — 5/5 Stars Let's be clear from the outset: Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) is not a comfortable watch. It is not a heroic power fantasy. It is a psychological horror film disguised as a superhero cartoon—a bleak, brutal, and unflinching examination of trauma, madness, and the fragile line that separates order from chaos. And while I take some issue with the story as a Batman fan, as a film, it is excellent and set the high-water mark for what an animated feature can be . Adapting Alan Moore's landmark graphic novel was a daunting task, and the film delivers its nihilistic thesis with devastating precision. The Joker, seeking t...