Batman:

The Dark Knight

Knight Terrors

Written by
Paul Jenkins

FIRST DRAFT:

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT

KNIGHT TERRORS
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
EXT. GOTHAM CITY NIGHT
LONGSHOT ON GOTHAM CITY
Gotham City displaying crystal clear water with the reflection
of the sprawling city in it. Refurbished skyscrapers from the
18th century, beams of light lighting up the night sky. POLICE
BLIMPS patrolling.
THE BATWING. Its sleek black paint shining in the sky. A trail
of thick smoke erupting from the thrusters. Going at speeds of a
hundred miles per hour.
Inside, BATMAN, strapped in, sits. His eyes set on the sky in
front of him. Around him, dials, buttons and computer screens
shine and blow. A shade of green lighting up the cockpit from
the many computer screens.
Batman taps a button next to the GEAR stick. A button with a
faint green glow. The cockpit opens and the belt unstraps.
Batman drops. Grabbing a bag as he falls from beside him. His
cape slowing his fall to the rooftops below.
He lands on top of a building. A water tower nailed to it. He
unzips the bag to revealA TUXEDO. Black and white. Complete with tie. Batman takes off
his mask, continuing with the gloves, boots and costume.
Slipping the tuxedo on, Batman turns to BRUCE WAYNE.
BILLIONAIRE. PHILANTROPIST. PLAYBOY.
Bruce Wayne runs down an alley, putting on his tie and tucking
in his shirt. The bag around his arm, Bruce reaches into it and
pulls out a-

GRAPPLE GUN. He aims it above him at a building and FIRES. A

thin wire unravels out of the gadget and attaches itself to the
building balcony. Bruce leans back and lets himself fly towards
the balcony. He leaps over the balcony and approaches a SLIDING
DOOR and intoINT. OPERA HOUSE NIGHT
Bruce stands on stage, behind a podium with his name printed on.
His tuxedo is now complete, no clue that he was Batman just
minutes ago.
THE GUESTS are quiet. Eager to hear Bruces speech.
BRUCE
Fear is a cannibal that feeds upon itself. It lives in every
dark shadow. Waits around every corner. It can be in two places
at once. On the path ahead, jet somehow always BEHIND you. Fear
hides in every decision, questioning your every move. And its
your fault. YOU are the one who gives it life. You are the
parent of your own fear. Every instinct tells us we can do
nothing in the face of that which terrifies us. But thats what
fear is. INSTINCT. We run because that is our nature. Better to
run away and fight another day, or so the saying goes. But if we
run, the cannibal feeds and grows stronger. Better to run
towards your fear. Better still to FACE it. Stare it in the eye.
Make it blink. Watch it SHRINK. Now, I may be a man with a
substantial amount of money and the willpower to spend it. I may
be fashionably LATE from time to time.
(laughs from guests)
But Im not cut out to be the parent of a cannibal. Neither am I
afraid to make decisions or go into DARK PLACES. I am NEVER
afraid. And I never WILL be. Thank you.
An applause. Bruce makes his way down the stage, followed by TWO
WOMEN.
CONGRESSMAN STRICKER approaches Bruce. A smile on his face. He
reaches out his hand to Bruce, and they shake.
CONGRESSMAN
A fine speech, MR. WAYNE. Wish I could share your sentiments,
but given the economy and the latest jobless figures coming off
the hill, Im scared as hell right now. Though we sure do

appreciate how many jobs Wayne Industries has created in the

technology market over the years. Not to mention your GOTHAM
REVITALIZATION PLAN.
BRUCE
We aim to create more, of course, CONGRESSMAN. I trust Ill have
your support on our agreement to purchase with the Chinese?
CONGRESSMAN
You just let me know what I can do to grease the wheels, Bruce.
Call my office on Monday, and well chat a while.
The Congressman nods his head in consideration and walks away
from Bruce just asA male, dressed in a tuxedo similar to Bruce, walks over to him.
A badge is in his hand, hidden.
FORBES
Id like to speak to Mr. Wayne.
ASSISTANT
Do you have an appointment, sir?
FORBES
I dont NEED an appointment.
BRUCE
Im sorry. Have we met, Mr...?
FORBES
FORBES. Internal Affairs, Gotham P.D.
Forbes holds up his badge. Proof.
BRUCE
Internal Affairs? Im sorry Lieutenant, you may have me confused
with someone else. If this is about that parking ticket outside
the Opera House, Im sure my Assistant paid it.
FORBES
I heard your speech tonight, Mr. Wayne. Wouldve though a man of
your stature could afford better writers. The way I see it, one

guys fearlessness is another mans RECKLESSNESS. Especially

when it comes to the illicit funding of a Vigilante.
Bruces face drops.
BRUCE
Ladies...Would you please give Lieutenant Forbes and me a
moment?

Let me tell you

YOUR resources
and his cronies
someone INSIDE

FORBES
what I know, Mr. Wayne. I know even someone with
couldnt solve the logistics if financing Batman
unless you had HELP. That helps gotta come from
Gotham P.D. Someone high up. I want to know WHO.

JAINA
This is a charitable event, boys. And charity usually begins and
ends with a SMILE.
JAIN HUDSON. A half-cast woman, with a white dress on up to her
thighs. Golden heels on and a white purse in her hand.
JAINA
JAINA HUDSON. Tonights little function aims to raise money for
those left homeless by the Karachi Floods. So think of me as
your impromptu hostess. Please let me know if theres a PROBLEM
of any kind. I trust Im not interrupting anything?
FORBES
As a matter of fact you ARE, miss. This is a private
conversation.
JAINA
Mmh. Yknow, for a private conversation, it sure if loud and
very PUBLIC.
BRUCE
Everythings fine, Miss Hudson. The Lieutenant was just leaving.
FORBES
Sure, I was. Be seeing you soon, Mr. Wayne.
BRUCE
Thank you for that.

JAINA
Call me Jai. My friends do.
BRUCE
So youre Tom Hudsons daughter? I knew your father just before
they made him a diplomatic attach to Mumbai.
JAINA
You must have been very young.
BRUCE
Flattery will get you everywhere, Miss Hudson. And Ive heard
your mother is just as beautiful as you.
JAINA
Ohh. Flattery will get you EVERYWHERE, Mr. Wayne.
BRUCE
Call me BRUCE. You know, your dad was always full of surprises,
but marrying a BOLLYWOOD actress over here in the States, we
call it outpunting his coverage. Meant in the nicest possible
way, of course.
JAINA
Im familiar with the vernacular. Ive attended school here
since I was nine. But just so you know, my mother got the better
end of that deal. Tell me, do you think you could outpunt ME.
Bruce?
BRUCE
Im not sure what you mean, Jai.
JAINA
Ill let you think about it while I circulate with the guests.
BRUCE
Lets hope we run into each other again.
JAINA
Well, Bruce...Why dont you try to CATCH me?
Jaina walks over from Bruce. A wide grin left on his face.
Bruce looks down at his watch. 9:30. Bruce Wayne sneaks past the
guests and moves over to the exit.

EXT. GOTHAM STREETS NIGHT

ALFRED PENNYWORTH stands beside a taxi, looking at Bruce.
ALFRED
TROUBLE, Master Bruce?
BRUCE
No doubt your mind is ALIVE with the possibilities, ALFRED.
INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM NIGHT
ALARMS BLARE. Smoke spreads. Gunshots echo. Screams. Yells.
Laughing. THE INMATES attack the metal security doors, trying to
escape Arkham Asylum.
A squad of SECURITY GUARDS stand on the other side of a security
door. Their weapons raised and loaded. Inmates are attacking the
door, making a lot progress.
SECURITY GUARD #1
...Thats not what I SAID! I said, Weve pulled back from the
West Wing! I got fire alarms going off ALL ACROSS the building,
an theres no word from anyone inside the pen! I repeat, we
have lost containment inside Maximum Security! Control, I got
SIXTY-FIVE men at risk in here! I need backup, and I need it
NOW! Believe me, this is not a drill, and it is not a
situation. This is the MOTHER LODEA GRENADE explodes. Knocking the officers back and blinding them
for a few seconds. When they regain their eyesight they seeCLOSE UP ON SECURITY GUARD #1
All the inmates from Maximum Security run towards the Guards.
Everyone ranging from, MR. FREEZE to RAGDOLL.
LONGSHOT ON ARKHAM INMATES
RAGDOLL
(singing)
Hush little baby, dont you cry!
The Guards start shooting.

RAGDOLL
(singing)
Lifes a bitch. And then you DIE.
The inmates attack the Guards. Screaming erupts from their
mouths. Blood splatters over the floor.
EXT. ARKHAM ASYLUM NIGHT
A squad of Guards and REPORTERS stand outside Arkham Asylum.
Vehicles parked behind road blockers. Their guns are trained on
the security doors, which is being pounded by the inmates.
SARGE
...No, I said, Get this TV Crew out of my face before I
accidently discharge my weapon in their direction! Someone tell
me how come three hundred inmates on Lockdown just bugged out
and broke free from their UNBREAKABLE restraints? What the hell
is going ON around here?! Control, I dont give a rats rear end
about protocol! I got sixty-five good men in there, an we are
NOT waiting for permission to go in after themOFFICER #1
SARGE! We got heavy activity behind the main door.
The security doors shatter and the inmates leap out. Attacking
the guards waiting for them.
CLOSE UP ON SARGE FACE
SARGE
I guess our permission just arrived. Ill call you back.
EXTREME CLOSE UP ON BATMAN FACE
BATMAN
Sixty-five men. Sixty-five FAMILIES.
Batman stands on the roof of an AMBULANCE. The Guards look up, a
glimmer of hope of their faces.
LONGSHOT ON BATMAN AND GUARDS

BATMAN
You can tell me what happened later. Right now, why dont we
give your men trapped inside a fighting chance?

END ACT ONE

ACT TWO
EXT. ARKHAM ASYLUM - NIGHT
BATMAN LEAPS from the ambulance and into the air. Alost
immediately throwing a trio of Batarangs at the inmates below
him. Batman lands atop THE GREAT WHITE SHARK. The sound of bones
cracking following.
Mr. Freeze throws a punch behind Batman, but is shot down by a
Guard to his left. MAGPIE leaps on the guard, scratching him
with her nails. Batman throws his fist at her, knocking her off
him and onto the ground.
Just as Batman goes in to finish Magpie, Ragdoll leaps onto his
back, kicking and screaming. Batman grabs his hair and pulls him
over his head, connecting his knuckle to his face afterwards. He
looks at the guards, and the gunfire taking down the inmates one
by one.
BATMAN
TWO-FACE. Where is he?
OFFICER #1
Maximum Security. H-He didnt come out with the others.
BATMAN
Then we go in and FIND him. Come with me.
Batman sprints into the building. The Officer looks at the
Sarge, unsure what to do.
SARGE
You heard the man.
The Guards follow Batman and find him battling more inmates.
Batman has his arm around an inmate, throwing a kick to the face
to another inmate at the same time. The guards fire their
weapons at them. Watching them drop at their feet. Batman headbuts and inmate, knocking him down instantly.
KILLER CROC
Let ME have him!

KILLER CROC charges at Batman, his feet stomping on the ground.

The Guards back away as Croc grabs Batman and slams him into
the ground.
The Guards shoot at Croc. The bullets bounce off his skin.
CLOSE UP ON BATMAN KICKING CROC
Batman pulls back his legs and push, knocking Croc back. Batman
leaps up and climbs onto Killer Crocs back. He holds his mouth
and slams it down into the floor. He is down.
BATMAN
Lets GO.
Batman and the Guards continue through Maximum Security, shining
a torch to see where they are going.
OFFICER #1
This is nuts. Were sitting ducks out here.
SARGE
Shut it, Myers. Keep your eyes on the shadows and anything that
moves.
Ahead of them, the silhouette of a woman pops up.
OFFICER #1
Over there!
The Guards shoot at the silhouette. The torch lights up the
corridor revealingCLOSE UP ON WHITE RABBIT
A FEMALE wearing a white and pink costume resembling a WHITE
RABBIT.
BATMAN
Thats not HIM! Hold your fire!
Batman runs towards the White Rabbit, who runs around the
corner. And is gone.

SARGE
Who the hell was THAT?
BATMAN
Someone who shouldnt BE here. They may be trying to spring Dent
by causing a distraction. Keep quiet and stay alert. Whoever you
are...This is BATMAN. Come out with your hands raised where we
can see them. TWO-FACE! SHOW YOURSELF!
THE CELL ahead of them explodes. Wood, metal, stone crashes to
the floor.
CLOSE UP ON COIN FALLING
A coin hits the floor too. Both sides scarred.
TWO-FACE appears around the corner. His clothes ripped, his
height maximised. His muscles bulging. VENOM.
TWO-FACE
TWO-FACE NO LONGER, BATTY BOY. YOU CAN CALL ME ONE-FACE NOW.
OFFICER #1
Oh, CHRIST. Im getting OUT of here.
SARGE
Right behind you.
The Guards run away, leaving Batman alone with Two-Face.
BATMAN
What HAPPENED to you, Harvey?
TWO-FACE
I was shown MY weakness. The THING that stops us from REALLY
living.
BATMAN
And whats that?
EXTREME CLOSE UP ON TWO-FACE

TWO-FACE
FEAR.
Two-Face swipes at Batman, sending him into the air. He grabs
the falling Batman, slamming him into the ground.
Next, Two-Face picks Batman up again, throwing him down soon
after. He slams his foot on Batmans back and rolls him over.
TWO-FACE
YOU cant stop me. NO ONE CAN!
Two-Face punches Batman in the skull. Twice. Then continues to
grab him and raise him over his head.
Two-Face swings the wounded Batman. Letting him go. And sending
him soaring into the wall. Batman slumps on the floor, blood
leaking from his nose and mouth.
Two-Face kicks Batman in the stomach. Blood sprays everywhere.
He pulls Batman up by the cape and throws him into a door.
Creating a dent.
Batman attempts to get up. Two-Face looming over him, breathing
hard. Two-Face back-hands Batman, ruining his attempts at
getting back up.
TWO-FACE
Mffh. I expected MORE of a fight. You ARE the Batman, after all.
Two-Face pulls Batman by the cape and slings him back into the
door, holding him by the throat.
TWO-FACE
Have you thought how it would feel to lose ALL INHIBITION? To
shed every shred of doubt? Liberation and release. Do you WANT
that release?
Batman stares at Two-Face.
CLOSE UP ON TWO-FACE
BLOOD begins leaking from Two-Faces eyeballs.

TWO-FACE
Its coming Batman. A world full of people like me whove
finally WOKEN UP. There wont be many of us, but the truly
fearless will inherit it all.
The blood is rolling down Two-Faces cheek.
TWO-FACE
If you had lived, you would have been miserable and afraid and
master of nothing. But Ive been given a gift...
The blood is now dripping from Two-Faces chin.
TWO-FACE
...OH...The things I can see...
Two-Face collapses atop Batman. His breathing slow, his eyes
open.
BATMAN
See anything with your eyes CLOSED, Dent?
EXT. GOTHAM CITY POLICE HQ NIGHT
Batman and COMMISSIONER GORDON are situated on the roof. THE
BAT-SIGNAL shining brightly beside them.
Batman is perched next to the Signal, Gordon in front of it.
Smoking.
GORDON
Thirty-seven injured. Seven in critical condition. Fifteen dead.
And YOU couldve been number sixteen.
BATMAN
SHOULDVE been, Jim.
GORDON
I guess Two-Face finally did something RIGHT. Speaking of which,
a couple of the other inmates are claiming they were INJECTED
with something. The ones still alive arent in good shape. One
of them says he saw a WHITE RABBIT for Petes sake.

BATMAN
A White Rabbit?
GORDON
Its a common visual motif among abduction victims, apparently.
Who woulda known? Here...We found these all across the facility.
Someone wasnt exactly shy about hiding them. Send me the
results when you get it analysed.
Gordon hands Batman a syringe. He takes it.
BATMAN
Did anyone mention seeing a girl?
GORDON
Please tell me youre not serious. Look, all I know is weve got
a mess on our hands. Three inmates whos brains have turned to
mush, and were about to get hit with multiple lawsuits from
multiple dirtbag lawyers.
WE see Two-Face strapped to a bed, his eyes covered. He is
screaming in pain.
GORDON (V.O)
The only one in any shape to talk is Two-Face, but he hasnt
said anything coherent since he conveniently started bleeding
out of his EYEBALLS.
Back to Gordon and Batman.
GORDON
This couldnt have come at a WORSE TIME. If one of the Doctors
at Arkham Asylum is found to have been experimenting on the
patients on my watchBATMAN
It was an outside job. Someone got IN.
GORDON
Uh-Huh...Well, either option isnt exactly going to pad my
rsum. Im beginning to wonder if any of this is WORTH it.
Forbes is on me like a damn alligator with a Poodle in its
mouth. I got temporary reinstatement only because the appeals
process is a dinosaur. Even some of the boys I TRUSTED are

beginning to look at me sideways now. Forbes got to them, too.

Its just my luck the one guy I can rely on dresses up like a
bat so he can get his ribs busted in a dark alley. Youre the
only friend Ive got right now.
Gordon turns around to look at Batman. Hes gone.
CLOSE UP ON GORDON
Gordon faintly smiles.
EXT. GOTHAM STREETS NIGHT
THE BATMOBILE drives along the roads. The thrusters leaving a
trail of smoke. Moonlight reflecting off the sleek, black body.
A red glow from inside.
BATMAN (V.O)
Alfred, give me a status report.
ALFRED (V.O)
Youll no doubt be excited to learn we have numerous reports of
drug-addled sociopaths coming in from all across town, sir. We
are coordinating efforts, as are the police.
BATMAN (V.O)
Who do we thank for this? Scarecrow? Hugo Strange?
ALFRED (V.O)
Oh, lets hope so, sir! Theres nothing better than assisting
ones employer in tracking down a homicidal maniac. I keeps one
feeling so YOUNG.
Inside, Batman places the syringe in a compartment to analyse. A
green light scans the syringe.
BATMAN
Im sorry were keeping you up so late. Just one more task and
then you should go to bed. Im depositing a sample of the serum
into the database right now. Anything on the girl?
INT. BATCAVE NIGHT

Alfred sits at the BATCOMPUTER in a purple gown. A cup of tea

beside him.
ALFRED
A half-naked girl in white lingerie. No doubt the World Wide Web
is replete with such images, Master Bruce. I shall do my UTMOST
to sort through them all.
EXT. GOTHAM STREETS NIGHT
CLOSE UP ON BATMAN
Inside the Batmobile, Batman smiles. He understands the joke.
INT. BATCAVE NIGHT
ALFRED
Early analysis suggests the chemical composition is related to
the fear toxin used by the Scarecrow. There are enough
similarities to suggest theyre related.
BATMAN (V.O)
Thats a start. His last know whereabouts?
ALFRED
He was in Arkham for a short time, sir.
EXT. GOTHAM STREETS
The Batmobile dodges vehicles on the road.
ALFRED (V.O)
Ill run the full analysis and have the results uploaded into
the Batmobile. In the meantime, a few small matters requiring
your attention...Luncheon with Congressman Stricker?
BATMAN
Regrets. My regards to his wife.
ALFRED (V.O)
Tickets to the World Series, Game Five?
BATMAN
Regrets. With gratitude.

ALFRED (V.O)
Dinner with Miss Jaina Hudson?
BATMAN
Regrets...No, ACCEPT. Anything else?
ALFRED (V.O)
Apart from the impending apocalypse, Master Bruce, I do believe
were covered...
The Batmobile stops in front of a squad of police cars and vans
blocking the road.
EXT. GOTHAM BANK NIGHT
ALFRED (V.O)
...Though do please wake me if we get word from any of our
YOUNGER ASSOCIATES.
A GCPD OFFICER takes cover behind his car, pointing his gun at
the Bank.
ROBIN smashes through the window. Landing on the ground.
NIGHTWING follows soon after.
NIGHTWING
UKK!
THE VENTRILOQUIST AND SCARFACE follow soon after. The Scarface
doll cracked and shattered.
VENTRILOQUIST
You broke my Doll.
The Ventriloquist throws Scarface to the floor in front of Robin
and Nightwing.
NIGHTWING
Okay, who is this guy and what did he do to the real
VENTRILOQUIST? Im open to ideas.

ROBIN
Sfunny...I was just about to say that to you.
The Ventriloquist picks up a dead Guard, blood dripping from his
mouth.
VENTRILOQUIST
One of these children broke my Doll. What do we do to naughty
boys? TEAR OUT THEIR SPINES. MAKE THEM SQUEAL.
LONGSHOT ON VENTRILOQUIST
The Ventriloquist is also on VENOM. His clothes are ripped. His
muscles bulging. His height maximised.
VENTRILOQUIST
YES. WE MAKE THEM SQUEAL. AND AFTERWARDS? SEEN AND NOT HEARD.
ALL OVER THE RED, RED WALLS.
ROBIN
Uh...I think were gonna need a little backup.
EXT. THE NARROWS NIGHT
BATGIRL leaps over a crate, with ZSASZ chasing her. Two knives
in his hands.
Zsasz swipes at Batgirl. She ducks, only a few strands of hair
getting cut. The knife swings back into Zsaszs skin. An
accident.
ZSASZ
Look, Batgirl! I cut myself!
(laughs)
Because YOURE already dead!
BATGIRL
Oh, brother...
EXT. CRIME ALLEY NIGHT
THE BIRDS OF PREY stand side-by-side. KATANA. BLACK CANARY.
STARLING.

BLACK CANARY
KATANA. Move outside and flank to the left! STARLING and I will
distract from the front!
KATANA
Thats it, CANARY? Thats our plan?
THE CLOCK KING swipes at the Birds of Prey. Starling shoots.
Katana swipes her sword. Canary is hit.
BLACK CANARY
Got a better one?
EXT. DEVILS SQUARE NIGHT
THE CAVALIER hits BATWOMAN.
BATWOMAN
AAH!
Batwoman retaliates by connecting her fist to the Cavaliers
jaw.
CAVALIER
A HIT from BATWOMAN! Methinks a palpable and bloody HIT.
EXTREME CLOSE UP ON BATWOMAN
BATWOMAN
What the hell is HAPPENING to this planet?
END ACT TWO

ACT THREE
INT. GOTHAM HOSPITAL NIGHT
The Camera PANS outside the Hospital and through an open window.
Inside, Two-Face lies in a bed. Batman standing over him.
BATMAN
All that talk of liberation and release, Harvey. And youre
right back where you STARTED.
CLOSE ON BATMAN TWO-FACE
Batman leans in closer to Two-Face.
BATMAN
We can make this easy or hard. I want to know what happened at
Arkham. Who injected three hundred prisoners in a secure
facility, and how is the GIRL involved?
TWO-FACE
You must be SEEING THINGS, Batman. Maybe...Hehh...Maybe youve
been burning the candle at both ends. Taking a little extra
something to stay on the case. You know that stuff will rot your
BRAINBATMAN
This is not the day to play GAMES with me! Who DID this?
TWO-FACE
You think youre a Detective but you know NOTHING.
BATMAN
Ill tell you what I KNOW. Youve had a taste of something you
like, and youre going to want it again. But Im going to take
it off the streets. So youre trapped even worse than before.
That feeling of freedom and power youre so in love with, youll
never, ever have it again.
The door opens and a DOCTOR enters. Batman escapes out of the
window just before he is seen.
EXT. TRAIN NIGHT

LONGSHOT ON TRAIN
A TRAIN runs along the tracks. Batman is fighting a group of
JOKER Thugs on top of the train. A NEWS HELICOPTER watches.
ALFRED (V.O)
Weve found the individual youre looking for. Precisely seven
minutes ago, news came through that the Joker has commandeered a
commuter train heading north out of Gotham. There has been no
word from anyone on board.
BATMAN (V.O)
The Jokers back already? Tell Gotham PD Im headed that way
now.
ALFRED (V.O)
Understood. Ill send word ahead through our usual channels.
Further analysis of the sample you provided confirms our initial
test results. Someone seems to have fashioned a drug capable of
removing FEAR from a persons mind.
CLOSE UP ON BATMAN AND THUG
Batman connects his elbow to a thugs face. Then throws his leg,
sending the thugs off the train.
ALFRED (V.O)
But it comes at a price. The human body tries to reject the
drugs effects. Hence the sudden flow of blood to the eyes and
nasal membranes of those less fortunate.
Batman throws one final punch at the penultimate thug. His
weapon flies into the air, along with teeth and blood.
ALFRED (V.O)
Of course, I suppose theyre quite used to it, considering you
extract their blood on a REGULAR BASIS...
The final thug points his gun at Batman.
THUG
You got nowhere to run, BAT-FREAK! Nowhere to hide up here! Now
whattya gonna do?

Behind the thug, a low wall. Batman waits and cover himself as
blood splatters everywhere.
INT. TRAIN NIGHT
Batman climbs into the train.
Joker Thugs lie on the floor in pools of blood. Batman checks
their pulse.
BATMAN
Alfred, Im on board now. You still getting this? Looks like
Joker took out some of his own people...It doesnt make SENSE.
WHITE RABBIT
When does it EVER, make sense, Batman? Only at the end, when
KNOWING does you no good, anyway.
The White Rabbit stands between the carriages.
WHITE RABBIT
Youll get there a whole lot quicker if you CHASE me.
BATMAN
Stay right THERE!
Batman runs to the White Rabbit, but by the time he gets thereShe is on the other side of the carriage.
CLOSE UP ON WHITE RABBIT
WHITE RABBIT
Gotta by quicker than that, Bats.
Batman runs towards the White Rabbit.
BATMAN
Wait! I need to TALK to you!
The White Rabbit evades Batman and enters a compartment.

JOKER
How funny! A clown dressed in a bat suit! Too bad youre just
the OPENING ACT.
Sitting on a pile of dead bodies. With the White Rabbit on top of
him. The Joker, shirtless and muscles bulging. He is on VENOM.
JOKER
Wait till they get a load of ME.
END ACT THREE
CREDITS