# Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)

> Batman confronts the Joker in a grim animated psychological duel over whether trauma can push anyone into madness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/251862

## Facts

- Runtime: 77 min
- Genres: Animation, Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
- Director: Sam Liu
- Cast: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, Ray Wise, John DiMaggio, Robin Atkin Downes, Brian George, JP Karliak
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4853102/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: bleak, disturbing, brooding, dark superhero marathon, late night viewing

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