Saturday, September 21 is National Batman Day and Emagine Theatres is celebrating the 85th anniversary of the DC Comics superhero with a movie marathon. Select Emagine theatres will be hosting a THE DARK KNIGHT trilogy movie marathon offering tickets to all three films and a concession deal for only $25 per person. Celebrate one of the most famous comic characters of our time and enjoy a day full of films and fun!
The Batman Day Package is only $25 and will include tickets to each of the films, Batman Begins, Dark Knight, and Dark Knight Rises, an 85oz popcorn tub and small drink that can be refilled for no additional cost throughout the day.*
BATMAN BEGINS (2005)
After witnessing his parent’s death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city. Rated PG-13
THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice. Rated PG-13
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012)
Eight years after the Joker’s reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane. Rated PG-13
Film Schedule:
BATMAN BEGINS: 1:00pm
DARK KNIGHT: 4:00pm
DARK KNIGHT RISES: 7:15pm
WHERE:
The following locations will be participating in this Batman Day movie marathon on September 21, 2024:
Michigan: Emagine Canton, Emagine Novi, Emagine Rochester Hills, Emagine Birch Run, The Riviera Powered by Emagine
Illinois: Emagine Batavia
Indiana: Emagine Noblesville, Emagine Portage
PRICING:
Tickets available at the Box Office. No online tickets will be available for the package deal.
All three movie tickets for the Batman Day Package much be purchased together at time of sale and will include an unlimited 85oz popcorn and small drink for only $25*.
Individual movie tickets are not available.
*Guests must present their receipt at the concession stand each time they receive refills on their popcorn and drink. Free refills are only valid on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
In addition to showcasing more than 800 classic cars and customized hotrods, the 2024 AUTORAMA that took place this weekend (March 1 - 3) included five generations of batmobiles and two batcycles on display. Holy Hotrods Batman! Featured were the original batmobile from the 1966-live action television series along with motorcycles ridden by Batman and Batgirl in the show as well as the cars the Dark Knight drove in the movies Batman Begins, Batman Returns, Batman Forever and Justice League.
1960 ERA BATMOBILE
From January 12, 1966 though March 14, 1968, the adventures of Gotham City's caped crusader and his boy wonder sidekick were broadcast across the country on the ABC network. Batman, played by Adam West, and Robin, played by Burt Ward, engaged in a variety of comic book style battles with epic villains during the television series 120 episodes that spanned over three years. And while the show was filled with great actors and actresses playing its heroes and villains, it was a car that may had the most memorable role. Everyone knows and loves the Batmobile from this Batman tv series!
The vehicle was custom made for the show. Prior to this tv show, Batman drove a simple non-descript red sedan in the comic books and an average looking Cadillac in the 1940s film serials. Television producers though wanted to have the hero have his own unique tricked out hotrod that would wow audiences. So, they purchased a Lincoln Futura concept car that Ford wasn't planning on bringing into production and transformed it into a crime fighting weapon. The concept of Batman having a cool looking, techy, super car was born!
Autorama provided for a close up view of a replica of the original Batmobile and Batcycles from the 1960s era tv series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. The vehicles have been autographed by a number of the cast from the show. With its double-bubble roof, fins and rocket engine this sure is a sweet ride!
TIM BURTON-ERA BATMOBILE (1989 - 1992)
The batmobiles driven by Michael Keeton in the Tim Burton directed Batman movies was meant to have a gothic vibe and darker tone for the film compared to the campier Adam West ride. This batmobile was inspired by the vehicles of 1930s era salt-flat racers and the sliding canopies of fighter jets. The movie car was powered by a Chevrolet V-8 to give it some Motor City muscle!
BATMAN FOREVER (1995)
The Batmobile driven by Val Kilmer in the Joel Schumacher directed film had more of a sci-fi inspiration to it compared to the one utilized by Burton. Designers took inspiration from under the sea in jelly fish and outer space with creatures from the film Alien to design this adaption of the Batmobile. There was an emphasis from the movie studio to lighten up the imagery of Batman to make the toys based on the film more appealing to kids.
While this Batmobile didn't take design cues from prior makes and models of cars, it was built on a Corvette platform and utilizes a 345-horsepower Chevy 350 ZZ3 V-8 engine. While the body of this Batmobile may look like a toy, it is the real deal if you were to take it out on a race track. The vehicle on display at Autorama also sports Val Kilmer's autograph on its frame.
BATMAN BEGINS (2005)
Director Chris Nolan wanted to have his Batman, Christian Bale, driving a vehicle that had more a real life military vehicle image to it. He envisioned a mashup of a Lamborghini with a Humvee. In essence, Nolan wanted a super-fast tank. The batmobile that resulted became known as the Tumbler.
The Tumbler is equipped with 44-inch monster truck tires and a Chevy LS1, 5.7-liter V-8 engine. This movie car was so fast that a Mercedes camera-car could hardly keep up with it while filming scenes for the movie. The Batmobile Tumbler is a beast!
JUSTICE LEAGUE (2017)
Ben Affleck's Batmobile in the Zack Snyder DC Comics inspired movies is a leaner version of the Tumbler. It looks more like a fast, futuristic armored car versus the Tumbler's tank-like appearance. While the Justice League version of the Batmobile doesn't have working machine guns and missile launchers, it does have a real life Ford F350 Raptor 700 horsepower truck engine in it. Vroom! Vroom!
Five generations of Gotham City batmobiles on display in the Motor City. Which batmobile is your favorite? I'm torn between the Tumbler and one that wasn't on display at Autorama, the muscle car driven by Robert Pattinson in 2022's The Batman which had more of the appearance of a hotrod versus a techy super car. Yet, I would be GEEKED to take any of these batmobiles for a spin and it was awesome to get a close up look at these five cars at the Autorama display.
This year was Autorama's 71st annual event in Detroit. For more information about Autorama or other hot rod shows held around the country, including Cincinatti, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis and Kansas City, visit autorama.com. Also check out @hotrodshows on Instagram and Twitter.
Holy Hotrods Batman! Five generations of Batmobiles will be on display in the Motor City at the 2024 Autorama show being held in the Huntingon Place convention center from March 1 - 3. Featured will be the original batmobile from the 1966-live action television series as well as the cars the Caped Crusader used in the movies Batman Begins, Batman Returns, Batman Forever and Justice League. Don't miss out on the chance to get an up close look at these super hotrods from Gotham City!
The show takes place Friday, March 1, 2024 from Noon to 10 pm; Saturday, March 2 from 9 am to 10 pm, and Sunday, March 3 from 10 am to 7 pm. Adult general admission is $27; Kids (6 - 12) admission is $10; Children under 5 are FREE. Also discounted tickets are available at O'Reilly Auto Parts stores.
In addition to the batmobiles, hundreds of classic cars and hotrods will be showcased during this three-day event. For more information, visit autorama.com
Who says reading comic books isn't classy?! The Folio Society, based in London, which publishes beautifully produced, illustrated hardback books is reprinting some of Batman's greatest stories in a format that would make these comic book stories look right at home on the shelves of the world's most prestigious libraries. Folio Society's DC: Batman edition available now for purchase celebrates the 85th anniversary of the first comic book appearance of the Dark Knight Detective reprinting twelve previously released stories.
Scanned from original copies held in the DC archives, the comics have been reproduced in 10” x 7” treasury format. An anti-scratch laminated hardcover features Batman’s signature silhouette, with titles foil-embossed in yellow and midnight blue, the book itself cowled in a pitch-black slipcase bearing the famous Bat-Signal. A compendium of gothic artwork and Batarang-sharp storytelling, DC: Batman is an unmissable investigation into the adventures and pathology of one of the world’s most famous – and most troubled – DC Super Heroes. Available exclusively at foliosociety.com for $100.
Created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in 1939’s Detective Comics #27 and since then the Dark Knight has stood as a symbol of determination, courage and justice to generations of fans. This collectible compilation includes twelve seminal comics, by a host of iconic writers and artists— including Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, Frank Miller, Dave Mazzucchelli, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland and Kelley Jones—all selected and introduced by former DC President, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of DC, Jennette Kahn. Along with the 320-page one-of-a-kind deluxe book, DC: Batman also comes with a stand-alone replica copy of Batman #1. Scanned in its entirety from an original 1940 copy, the replica copy of the Batman #1 comic book, which includes the original back-up strips and vintage ads and introduces DC’s Clown Prince of Crime, aka The Joker, and The Cat, who would come to be known as Catwoman.
“Created towards the end of the Great Depression by artist Bob Kane with writer Bill Finger, Batman is an icon as familiar as James Bond or Tarzan, one who has evolved to reflect the changing attitudes of the twentieth century,” Folio Society Head of Editorial, James Rose, communicated to ageekdaddy.com. “The stories selected for DC: Batman reveal how the character and his billionaire alter-ego Bruce Wayne gradually evolved from the dutiful crimefighter of the 1940s to a man who becomes as crazed as the criminals he puts away. The Caped Crusader faces a rogue’s gallery steeped in gothic horror, from the Weimar cinema-inspired The Joker to the Jekyll/Hyde figure of Two-Face and the Moriarty-like Ra's al Ghul.”
Kids Preferred, an American toy company with a focus on providing developmental tools and entertaining products for infants and toddlers has announced a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to bring some Hollywood magic to little ones. They have joined forces to create an incredible infant and toddler collection that will introduce the enchanting worlds of the DC Universe and Harry Potter to Generation Alpha. It is never too early to become a fan of superheroes and wizards!
Kids Preferred has brought caped crusaders and beloved wizards to life in the form of cuddly and adorable plush toys, blankets, teethers, and activity toys. Parents can share their fanship with children through an assortment of adorable, safe and family-friendly DC Universe and Harry Potter themed items. A perfect way to ignite the imagination of little ones.
YOU ARE A WIZARD HARRY!
From the Hogwarts House on-the-go blanket to Dobby foot rattles, parents can introduce little ones to the fantastical
people, places and animal companions of the Wizarding World franchise. The Golden Snitch Plush offers embroidered
wings filled with a crinkle sound to perk up little ears. The beans tucked inside the golden ball can even boost sensory
development.
For teething babies, choose a Harry Potter Teether Blanket to soothe achy gums. Hermione Granger’s Teether blankie,
like Harry Potters’s, offers crinkle sounds. A Ron Weasley Plush Beanbag features the red-haired and freckled wizard
with many embroidered details. If you must choose between Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw, make sure
to have its mascot in plush – Lion, Snake, Badger or Raven.
HOLY RATTLES, TEETHERS & PLUSH TOYS BATMAN!
Kids Preferred has also introduced a range of DC Universe toys to engage the youngest members of the family. From the Batman-on-the-go clip and pull-down vibrating activity toy to the Squeak and Peek Soft Book, there's something for every little superhero.
Here are some highlights of the DC Universe collection:
- Batman and The Joker 15" plush
- Superman Activity toy with rattle, teether, and crinkle sensory textures
- Wonder Woman Plush with a swaddling cape
- Batman and Superman-themed ribbed textured blankies
Look for these Kids Preferred licensed products this summer and fall at retail partners
Amazon, Target, Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble, Burlington and others across the United States.
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Batman’s rational mind and unparalleled fighting skills are put to the ultimate test when an ancient force threatens his world and everyone he holds dear in Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham, available to purchase Digitally and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on March 28, 2023 from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The all-new, feature-length DC Animated Movie puts Batman up against Lovecraftian supernatural forces threatening the sheer existence of Gotham as he’s aided and confronted along the way by reimagined versions of his well-known allies and enemies.
Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham will be available on March 28 to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray Discs will be available to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. The movie is rated PG-13 for some strong violence, disturbing images, language and brief partial nudity. Pre-order your copy now.
Inspired by the comic book series by Mike Mignola, Richard Pace and Troy Nixey, Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham is a 1920s-based tale that finds explorer Bruce Wayne accidentally unleashing an ancient evil, expediting his return to Gotham City after a two-decade hiatus. The logic/science-driven Batman must battle Lovecraftian supernatural forces threatening the sheer existence of Gotham, along the way being aided and confronted by reimagined versions of his well-known allies and enemies, including Green Arrow, Ra’s al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, Two-Face, James Gordon and Bruce’s beloved wards. Prepare for a mystical, often terrifying Batman adventure unlike any other.
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Comic book fans are getting an early Christmas present when a special one-shot comic book arrives at stores on December 13, 2022. Publishing companies Image and DC are teaming up to bring together two iconic comic characters into one jumbo sized story. DC's Batman and Image's Spawn will be battling it out in a 48-page prestige format special issue.
To close out Image Comics' 30th anniversary they are joining Spawn, the longest running independently published comic book series of all time, with Batman, one of the longest running publishing house comic book series of all time. Image Comics was created by artists who wanted to retain ownership of their art rather than it just becoming the intellectual property of the big publishing companies like Marvel and DC. Spawn became a fast horse out of the game for Image with its first issue selling 1.7 million copies. Over the years, the adventures of this Hellspawn have kept Spawn a prosperous comic book property with a loyal legion of fans.
Artist Greg Capullo has been in charge of painting the portrait of Batman imagery in DC Comics for awhile now. But prior to his stint drawing Batman, he was bringing Spawn to life as an illustrator for Image Comics. To celebrate Image Comics' 30th anniversary he wanted to bring two characters that have been heavily influenced by him together for an epic encounter. Thus, this Batman/Spawn one-shot comic book hitting comic book shop shelves on December 13th was born.
Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy find their paths crossing ... but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this promises to be a blockbuster story three decades in the making!
SPAWN
VS
BATMAN
Being from the Motor City I have to appreciate Spawn being a kick-ass anti-hero from Detroit; but yet having a career in criminal law have to respect Batman being the World's Greatest Detective. So, I'm interested to see what happens when these two cross paths. Are you geeked about this DC Comics and Image Comics crossover event? I sure am!
If you've watched a Batman animated movie or television series over the last 30 years, whether or not you realize it you've experienced the vocal talents of Kevin Conroy bringing the Caped Crusader to life in these cartoons. Conroy began voicing the character in Batman: The Animated Series which ran from1992-1996 on Fox television stations. Since then, he has portrayed the character in fifteen movies and fourteen more television shows spanning nearly 400 episodes. Sadly, the world has lost Kevin Conroy to cancer. He passed away at the age of 66.
“Kevin was far more than an actor whom I had the pleasure of casting and directing – he was a dear friend for 30+ years whose kindness and generous spirit knew no boundaries,” Emmy Award winning casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano remarked to ageekdaddy.com. “Kevin’s warm heart, delightfully deep laugh and pure love of life will be with me forever.”
“Kevin was perfection,” also noted Mark Hamill, who redefined the Joker playing opposite Conroy’s Batman. “He was one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him – his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke with him, my spirits were elevated.”
Stunned by the loss of this brilliant actor. Words can't express my admiration and respect for the man. I loved him like a brother.#RIPKevinConroy 💔 pic.twitter.com/THlaZ2uTSh
Since taking on the lead role in Batman: The Animated Series, Conroy would forever be linked to the Dark Knight – in TV series like Batman Beyond and Justice League/Justice League Unlimited; films ranging from Batman: The Killing Joke and Batman: Gotham Knight to Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman; and more than two dozen video games.
“Kevin was a brilliant actor,” Hamill added. “For several generations, he has been the definitive Batman. It was one of those perfect scenarios where they got the exact right guy for the exact right part, and the world was better for it. His rhythms and subtleties, tones and delivery – that all also helped inform my performance. He was the ideal partner – it was such a complementary, creative experience. I couldn’t have done it without him. He will always be my Batman.”
Kevin Conroy is survived by his husband Vaughn C. Williams, sister Trisha Conroy, and brother Tom Conroy. Memorial services are pending.
I grew up loving watching Mystery Incorporated's cartoon adventures. I'm a big kid at heart when it comes to being a Scooby Doo fan! Always like including Scooby Doo and his meddling kids friends into my family's Halloween festivities. So, I was geeked that this Halloween season that there are two new Scooby Doo adventures to enjoy this year.
Some of my favorite Scooby Doo cartoon episodes as a kid featured guest appearances by Batman and Robin. In fact, my first exposure to these DC Comics superheroes was seeing the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder included in Scooby-Doo cartoons. It was nice that DC Comics released just before Halloween the first issue of a comic book mini-series teaming up Batman and Scooby Doo to solve some more mysteries together. I couldn't resist picking up this comic book for some fun Halloween time reading.
A strange mystery pulls Batman, Robin, the Batmen of All Nations, Scooby, and the gang into a jet-setting race to some of the most haunted places on Earth. Even scarier, the trail leads straight to Ra’s al Ghul and his League of Assassins! Available at your local comic book shop now for $2.99 this 20 page story also includes an additional 7 page sneak peek at the upcoming graphic novel GREEN LANTERN: ALLIANCE. If you don't have a convenient comic shop near you, I've found that New York-based Midtown Comics has a great shipping service with reasonable prices where you can find a great selection of current released issues and past publications available.
I was nostalgic that the artwork in THE BATMAN & SCOOBY DOO MYSTERIES limited series from DC Comics is in the same style as the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Like in the television episodes, Scooby Doo and his pesky kids encounter haunting paranormal mysteries to solve that turn out to be just scams from scheming criminals; but then they get tangled up dealing with some very dangerous villains led by the mystical Ra's al Ghul. Can Mystery Inc teach the World's Greatest Detective a thing or two about solving mysteries? Will Batman save the day and keep Scooby and Shaggy out of hot water? Zoinks! You'll have to pick up the comic book to find out!
Grab your Scooby Snacks! There is a new Scooby Doo adventure out on Digital and DVD from Warner Bros Home Entertainment this Halloween. TRICK OR TREAT SCOOBY DOO is an all new 72-minute animated movie with the DVD release also including as a bonus three classic Scooby Doo television episodes (El Bandito; Headless Horseman of Halloween; To Switch a Witch).
In TRICK OR TREAT SCOOBY DOO, Mystery Inc. has cracked the case to top all cases! They've tracked down Coco Diablo, the head of the notorious costume criminal syndicate that colludes The Black Knight, Space Kook and the Ghost Driver. With Coco and her kitty in prison, Mystery Inc. thinks that they can finally enjoy a break. Wrong! Suddenly, menacing doppelganger ghosts of the Scooby crew and favorite classic foes show up in Coolsville to threaten Halloween. Now it's up to the meddling kids -- and their unlikely new partner Coco -- to unmask the latest scoundral and save Halloween! For Shaggy and Scooby Doo with trick-or-treating on the line -- this time it's personal!
Thank you to Warner Bros Home Entertainment for providing ageekdaddy.com with a free DVD of TRICK OR TREAT SCOOBY DOO for my family to enjoy. TRICK OR TREAT SCOOBY DOO can be viewed on Cartoon Network and HBO Max during this year's annual Scoobtober celebration. It became available October 4th on Digital to view and is being released October 18th on DVD.
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I have to admit going into the movie theater to see THE BATMAN with low expectations and walking out at its conclusion being thrilled by the film. For anyone who wants to reimagine their favorite scenes from the flick playing with an action figure or may be just looking for a cool collectible to display in their man cave or a child's bedroom there is the BendyFigs toyllectible. Fun for kids to play it also has impressive details that will also make this BendyFig a standout displayable collectible an interesting pick up for toy loving adults too.
BendyFigs The Batman is approximately 7" tall and has a bendable structure making the action figure great for posing. This Bendfig is officially licensed by DC Comics. It comes with screen accurate imagery, a faux leather cape accessory, and detachable display stand with DC engraved on it.
Bendable and poseable in different positions make the BendyFigs The Batman action figure great for display or play. Being sold for under $20 it also is a nice price point for budget conscious consumers. With its nice detailing of the character's features and durable construction this action figure stands out as an affordable, good purchase. BendyFigs The Batman earns a Geek Daddy nod of approval.
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Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis. THE BATMAN is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violent and disturbing content, drug content, strong language and some suggestive material.
Have you seen THE BATMAN movie starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader? I really enjoyed the film; though the star of the show for me was the new batmobile! This movie's batmobile is a suped up hotrod with more of a focus on it being a Motor City muscle car than a vehicle full of techy gadgets. This has to be my favorite batmobile yet from the comics, tv shows and movies, plus it has a great chase scene in THE BATMAN that gear heads and movie geeks are sure to equally appreciate.
So, I was excited to discover Jada Toys has created a 1:18 scale diecast replica of THE BATMAN batmobile. Officially licensed by DC Comics, this Hollywood Ride showcases movie accurate details of this crime fighting muscle car. Built with a diecast metal body and premium rubber wheels, this hotrod also includes opening doors and a detailed interior that matches the look of the real vehicle used for filming batmobile scenes in the movie.
The 1:18 scale batmobile, think equivalent size to vintage style G.I. Joe and Star Wars toys from the '80s, also comes with a 3.75" diecast Batman who comes dressed in a cape and cowl and sports a bat insignia on his chest. A great looking figure that enhances displaying THE BATMAN Jada Toys 1:18 scale batmobile by having Batman stand next to it. Unfortunately, the included action figure doesn't have any articulation so it can't be poised to have it look like Batman is sitting behind the wheel driving the batmobile. One of the very few disappointments of this toy car. Another being that there aren't more details to view inside the front hood when flipping its moveable panels open. All in all though there is very little to be disappointed about when it comes to this diecast batmobile.
The true highlights of this car that more than overcome any of its deficiencies are its spectacular lighting effects. In addition to impressive rear engine lighting effects, it also has working headlights, tail lights and lighting in the front grill, side markers, and embedded within the front hood. The lighting is powered by three replaceable watch style flat batteries and has an on/off switch on the undercarriage to conserve battery life.
The 1:18 scale THE BATMAN Jada Toys batmobile earns a Geek Daddy nod of approval for being fun for either playing with or displaying. It is a nice size for a displayable decoration making this batmobile a great addition in a man cave, home office or game room. The lighting effects provide a super ambience to any recreational space. This is an eye catching movie vehicle replica that people who see it are sure to be geeked about.
For more information about this and other collectible figures and vehicles head over to jadatoys.com.
The Halloween season is here! I'm going to get into the spirit of one of my favorite times of the year by catching up on some scary flicks, mystery movies and comic book inspired films that I've been wanting to see and haven't gotten around to watching yet. Here are the movies that are on my 2021 Halloween checklist to view throughout the month of October:
THE MUMMY
Meant as the first film in a planned Dark Universe which would create a modern day cinematic franchise based upon Universal Studios classis monster movies THE MUMMY was critically panned and never gained traction with theater audiences. Yet this 2017-film had the star power of Tom Cruise and a blockbuster movie production and marketing budget of almost half a billion dollars. The movie actually made more than $400 million at the box office but based upon critics reception of the film and the studio taking a loss on the theatrical release, THE MUMMY has been deemed a rotten movie.
Despite that as a fan of Universal Monster movies who would have loved for a Dark Universe to have come to fruition, I'm going to check out THE MUMMY for myself during my month long marathon of watching movies for the Halloween season. THE MUMMY is rated PG-13 for partial nudity, action and scary images, suggestive content, and violence. It is a combination of the action adventure movies Tom Cruise is known for with the horror genre that has made Universal Monsters pop culture icons. I has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.
The Mummy Movie Synopsis:
Nick Morton is a soldier of fortune who plunders ancient sites for timeless artifacts and sells them to the highest bidder. When Nick and his partner come under attack in the Middle East, the ensuing battle accidentally unearths Ahmanet, a betrayed Egyptian princess who was entombed under the desert for thousands of years. With her powers constantly evolving, Morton must now stop the resurrected monster as she embarks on a furious rampage through the streets of London.
OVERLORD
This 2018 action/horror movie is the opposite of The Mummy. It isn't full of star power, though it was produced by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek / Star Wars), but received praise from both critics and movie going audiences. From what I've heard about this movie it seems like a spook-tacular film to watch at Halloween time.
OVERLORD is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for disturbing images, brief sexual content, language, and strong bloody violence. Directed by Julius Avery, OVERLORD has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes. It grossed around 22 million dollars from its release in North American theaters so lets see how it compares to THE MUMMY which took in ten times that much from the same theaters.
Overlord Movie Synopsis:
On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers drop behind enemy lines to penetrate the walls of a fortified church and destroy a radio transmitter. As the soldiers approach their target, they soon begin to realize that there's more going on in the Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation. Making their way to an underground lab, the outnumbered men stumble upon a sinister experiment that forces them into a vicious battle against an army of the undead.
I'd heard great things about A QUIET PLACE and before getting around to see the original film a sequel was released. So now I have two movies on my watchlist to check out. Fortunately they both were released on Blu-Ray as a combo pack so I have them both in hand to watch back to back as well as I have miraculously been able to avoid spoilers regarding both films. I'm geeked to be able to watch the two science fiction / horror flicks as part of my Halloween movie watching marathon.
A Quiet Place (2018) is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for terror and bloody imagery. A Quiet Place II is also rated PG-13 for terror/bloody disturbing imagery/violence. Both films have runtimes of approximately an hour and a half. Office fans will appreciate the films are directed by John Krasinski who also co-stars in the movies with his wife Emily Blunt. Krasinski has really made a name for himself in Hollywood expanding upon his Office resume with these two films and the Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan television series on Amazon Prime that he stars in which I thoroughly enjoyed binge watching.
A Quiet Place Movie Synopsis:
If they hear you, they hunt you. A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. Knowing that even the slightest whisper or footstep can bring death, Evelyn and Lee are determined to find a way to protect their children while desperately searching for a way to fight back.
One of the best Batman stories ever published by DC Comics, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, has been adapted into a two-part animated story. This film adaption is split into two movies: Parts I & II which are now available on Blu-ray as direct to video DC Universe release from Warner Bros Animation that any fan of the Caped Crusader will absolutely want to add to their home entertainment library.
Note that Part I is rated PG-13 for smoking, language, bloody images and violence but Part II is actually rated R for bloody imagery and violence. These films show cartoons aren't just for children as they two movies are aimed for more mature audiences of teenagers and adults. Parents should be aware of the MPAA difference in ratings for BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN between Part I and Part II so you can make an educated decision on whether or not your should kids should watch this flick. Both Part I and Part II each have a runtime of approximately an hour and a half so that watching the entire movie will take around 3 hours.
Batman: The Long Halloween Movie Synopsis:
It's a dark time in Gotham City. Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, the city is rife with crime and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror... and body bags. Batman, Lieutenant Gordon and D.A. Harvey Dent race against the calendar as it advances toward the next ill-fated holiday. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins a twisted chain of events that will forever change the Dark Knight.
JOKER
Clowns were originally meant to be an amusing, funny and entertaining distraction for people at circuses and festivals; but to me they just are creepy. Especially, the crown king of crime and Batman's arch nemesis JOKER. Renowned character actor Joaquin Phoenix gives his artistic interpretation of the origin story for this classic comic book villain in this 2019 movie.
JOKER is rated R for disturbing behavior, sexual images, language and strong bloody violence. The movie has a 2 hour runtime. Directed by Todd Phillips the movie also features Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen and Shea Whigham. No joke ... this movie is supposed to be really good without an appearance by Batman in it. I haven't seen it yet so we'll see!
Joker Movie Synopsis:
Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker.
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So these are all the terror-ific movies I'm planning on watching for Halloween. Are you planning your own Halloween movie marathon? If so what spooky movies are do you plan on viewing during a movie night?
