Prepare for a year of holiday mayhem.|Jun. 21, 2021|United States|85 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Animation;Crime;Mystery
Description: In *Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One* (2021), Gotham City is gripped by fear as a series of brutal murders occur during holiday seasons. Batman, alongside Police Captain James Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, embarks on a mission to track down the elusive serial killer. This story is based on the iconic 1996 maxi-series by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, widely regarded as one of the greatest Batman tales ever told.
The narrative focuses on a younger Bruce Wayne in his second year as the Caped Crusader. As the murders escalate with each passing holiday, Batman’s investigation is complicated by the involvement of mob boss Carmine Falcone. The first part of this two-part animated adaptation stays true to its comic book roots while introducing modern updates.
Batman forms a fragile alliance with Gordon and Dent to dismantle Falcone’s criminal empire, but their efforts are thwarted by the emergence of a mysterious killer whose crimes grow increasingly severe. As Batman races to unmask the perpetrator, Gotham’s notorious villains begin to reappear, adding chaos to the already tense situation.
Directed by Chris Palmer and written by Tim Sheridan, the film captures the essence of the original story while streamlining certain elements for a faster-paced narrative. The filmmakers’ use of the two-part structure allows for a deeper exploration of the source material, promising an even more intense and action-packed *Part 2*.
Cast director: Chris Palmer
Cast actor: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera, Billy Burke, Titus Welliver, Troy Baker, David Dastmalchian, Amy Landecker, Julie Nathanson, Alastair Duncan
Original name: Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One