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BATMAN:
RISING DARKNESS
Written by
Trevor Melton
Disclaimer: I own nothing of this screenplay. All of its characters
belong to Bob Kane and DC Comics. A few scenes from this screenplay
are featured from the screenplay for Batman: The Frightening. I do
not own those scenes either. I am making no profit from this
screenplay what so ever, so please do not sue me.
CAST
Michael Keaton……………………………………………………Bruce Wayne/Batman
Chris O'Donnell…………………………………………………Dick Grayson/Robin
Alicia Silverstone…………………………………………Barbara Wilson/Batgirl
Jeff Goldblum………………………………………………………Dr. Jonathon Crane/The Scarecrow
Brittany Murphy…………………………………………………Dr. Harlene Quinzelle /Harley Quinn
Jeri Ryan……………………………………………………………….Marsha Crane "Queen of Diamonds"
Michael Clark Duncan………………………………..Dr. Waylon Jones/Killer Croc Morgan
Jennifer Connoly………………………………………………Detective Renee Montoya
Nicole Kidman…………………………………………………….Dr. Chase Meridian
Michael Gough…………………………………………………….Alfred Pennyworth
Pat Hingle…………………………………………………………….Commissioner James Gordon
Tommy Lee Jones……………………………………………..Harvey Dent/Two-Face
Elizabeth Sanders………………………………………..Gossip Gerty
Rene Auberjonois…………………………………………..Dr. Burton
Elle Macpherson……………………………………………..Julie Madison
Rosemary Harris……………………………………………..Aunt Hilda
The WARNER BROTHERS logo appears onscreen.
The low beginning to the Batman theme begins in the
background, as the logo turns dark.
The logo morphs into a Bat-Emblem. Dark skies fade in
around it.
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1 EXT. ROAD- NIGHT- SNOWY 1
We are zooming on a dark road at night while it snows
with threes surrounding it from all sides… There is
something familiar about this road. It looks quite
similar to a road that we've seen in the past. As we zoom
down the road the Batman theme from the first and second
movie performed by Danny Elfman plays and the opening
credits roll.
WARNER BROS. PRESENTS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT
A CHRIS NOLAN FILM
MICHAEL KEATON
JEFF GOLBLUM
BRITANY MURPHY
BATMAN: RISING DARKNESS
CHRIS O'DONNELL
ALICIA SILVERSTONE
NICOLE KIDMAN
JERI RYAN
MICHAEL CLARK DUNCAN
MICHAEL GOUGH
PAT HINGLE
JENNIFER CONNOLY
TOMMY LEE JONES
ELIZABETH SANDERS
RENE AUBERJONOIS
ELLE MACPHERSON
ROSEMARY HARRIS
MUSIC BY
DANNY ELFMAN
VISUAL EFFECTS BY
JOHN DYKSTRA, A.S.C.
EDITED BY
DENNIS VIRKLER, A.C.E.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
BARBARA LING
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
STEPHEN GOLDBLATT, A.S.C.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
BENJAMIN MELNIKER
MICHAEL E. USLAN
BASED UPON BATMAN CHARACTERS
CREATED BY BOB KANE
AND PUBLISHED BY
DC COMICS
WRITEN BY
TREVOR MELTON
PRODUCED BY
STEVEN SPIELBERG
KATHLEEN KENNEDY
JOEL SCHUMACHER
DIRECTED BY
CHRIS NOLAN
The road will suddenly stop as the camera flies toward a stonewall at
the end. It seems as if the camera is going to crash right into it,
but the wall pulls up as a tunnel is revealed to the audience and the
camera zooms through the tunnel. Obvious to the audience now, they
were travelling down the road to the Batcave from the first movie.
FADE IN:
2 INT.BATCAVE- NIGHT 2
Close up of BATMAN as he emerges from his costume vault.
A wider shot of the Batcave. Deeper excavation has doubled the size
of the cavern.
New state-of-the-art computing systems flash.
Surveillance screens monitor news and police Frequencies.
Crime's worst nightmare.
Batman strides towards the rising steam-obscured pedestal, which
bears the sleek, redesigned Batmobile.
ROBIN appears in the door of his costume vault, dressed in the black
and red of his Nightwing costume.
BATGIRL comes out of her vault suited up in her gear, walking over to
her black and blue Bat-Cycle.
Three dark avengers stand suited, ready to take back the night. There
is a sudden beeping noise from the Bat computer.
The three heroes walk toward the large computer. Batman sits down and
presses a few buttons. COMMISSIONER JAMES GORDON appears on the
screen.
GORDON
"Batman, we have some
trouble at the Gotham
City Bank."
BATMAN
"Who's the cause?"
GORDON
"We couldn't get a good
look at him. He was well
disguised and he sealed
every entry into the Bank.
We have the place surrounded
though, so there's no way of
him getting out of there."
BATMAN
"Looks like another one
I have to find out for
myself."
GORDON
"Just be here quick.
He's not going to be
in there forever, and
before too long, he'll
figure out some way to
get past us."
Batman cuts off the screen and the three go running toward their
vehicles. ALFRED PENNYWORTH comes down the steps toward them.
ALFRED
(To Dick and Barbara)
"Do try and avoid racing
each other in the tunnel
this time."
Dick and Barbara look at each other with smiles on their faces
BATMAN
"It's not going to happen
Alfred."
The Batmobile starts up as does the Red Bird and the Batcycle, the
three vehicles roar down the tunnel, into the night
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3 EXT. BATMOBILE – NIGHT 3
We get a shot of the Batmobile roaring off into the streets of Gotham
with the Red Bird and the Batcycle roaring behind it.
CUT TO:
4 EXT. GOTHAM BANK – NIGHT 4
A stone and glass palace set on the edge of Gotham's Central Park.
CUT TO:
5 INT. GOTHAM BANK – NIGHT 5
A wide shot of the interior of the bank. A great hall bearing lockers
and safe deposit boxes all along the walls.
We will hold on a giant diamond case.
A thug runs over to the case and places something on it as the case
begins to glow blue, then white as the thug runs away. The
shatterproof glass explodes into a thousand flying fragments.
We rake in through the storm of red gas, across the bare floor, with
three GUARDS crawling around, sweat pouring from their foreheads and
blood shot eyes, up stone steps of a pyramid altar to reveal...
...A dull suited figure stands, brown hat and straw for hair, brown
mask with a red shirt and brown pants.
A machine gun in his hand… THE SCARECROW.
SCARECROW
"Fear is everything!"
We go to a wider shot showing more of the bank.
A gang of Thugs in exterminator suits run to the base of the steps.
Two hold a moaning, shivering GUARD captive.
GUARD
"Please, don't hurt
me."
The Scarecrow looks down at the kneeling Guard.
SCARECROW
"Hurt you! Ha! I was only
going to scare you!"
The Thugs throw the Guard to The Scarecrow's feet. The rest of
the Thugs form a circle around the fallen guard.
SCARECROW
"Now, who's up for some
sheer terror?"
The Thugs roar their approval.
SCARECROW
"Then let the fear begin!"
(To The Guard)
"Scream for me. Masks boys!"
The circling thugs tune up their masks as The Scarecrow lowers
his right fist to the guards face as red gas sprays out of a
skull-faced ring on The Scarecrow's index finger. The gas
bounces off the Guard's chin in opposite directions. The
guard's eyes go blood shot red and sweat begins to pour from
his forehead.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"That was called Phobizac,
what people use when you
need to scare the absolute
shit out of somebody! Not to
be confused with Prozac now."
The guard is freaking out in the circle of thugs; the thugs are
laughing and enjoying what they are seeing.
We are show several shots of the fear that the Guard is
actually experiencing.
The Guard is kneeling on the ground, his eyes wide open and his
lips clattering, suddenly spiders begin to crawl all over him.
GUARD
"Get them away from me!"
The Guard rolls around, trying to get the spiders off him, The
Scarecrow looks on and laughs then looks up at his men
We flip back to reality as the Guard is still rolling around,
scratching, slapping and hitting himself as the thugs are
kicking him like they are playing soccer, The Scarecrow steps
off the stairs and addresses his men.
SCARECROW
"We don't have time to
screw around. We got cash
and diamonds to grab. My
wife will be expecting the
best of the diamonds that we
Can get. Let's not disappoint
her."
The Scarecrow raises his machine gun at the camera in the
middle of the wall above the tellers.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"To the vault and hurry. The
Bat shouldn't be far away."
The Scarecrow and his men dart off to the tellers and climb
over them to get to the vault.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Some of you draw back here.
We don't want Batman foiling
this plan."
CUT TO:
6 THE SKYLIGHT – CLOSE 6
There is a sudden explosion from the Skylight.
Batman free-falls into the foyer, hitting the pole holding up the
bank's roof and sliding down it,
smashing one of the thugs with his feet, his machine gun sliding
across the floor.
The Scarecrow sees Batman from behind the teller and signals for his
men to attack.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Get the winged menace!"
Nine thugs draw their machine guns as Batman is against the front
door.
THUG 1
"We got you now Bats!"
THUG 2
"These guns are loaded!"
THUG 1
"Looks like you're just
going to have to go home!"
THUG 2
"So why don't you hand
over those bat toys?"
Batman still at the entrance smirks.
BATMAN
"Don't be so sure."
The two thugs look confused, suddenly Robin and Batgirl step
from the shadows behind each thug and use sleeper holds on the
gunmen. The two gunmen crumple to the ground.
The Scarecrow sees this and heads for the Vault.
Batman steps forward, flipping his cape open and striking a
martial arts pose.
THUG 3
(Sarcastically)
"Don't hurt us Mr. Batman."
Some of the thugs laugh.
Batman shakes his head. Then his hand comes up and out, and he whips
a Batarang into Thug 3's face. Thug 3 goes down in a heap, out cold.
Batman walks toward the remaining six men. The thugs start to back up
toward the other end of the bank.
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7 EXT. GOTHAM BANK VAULT 7
The Scarecrow and four other thugs reach the vault. The vault is
closed and the five villains inspect the lock.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"The lock seems to be on
a code."
THUG 4
"Where's the manager?"
THUG 5
"It's night dumbass!
Everyone's gone home."
THUG 6
"Is there a panel next
to it?"
PAN TO:
There is a panel with nine numbers to the right of the vaults door.
SCARECROW
"There it is! Get the lock
decoder!"
Thug 7 hooks up the lock decoder to the code locks card slot. He
begins punching away on the keys
CUT TO
8 INT. GOTHAM BANK – FOYER – NIGHT 8
There's a fight in progress. Batman grabs a thug's arm, pulls him
toward him, and then flips the thug over his shoulder. Then Batman
whirls and spin kicks another thug in the stomach. Batman grabs the
man he kicked and hurls him at the one on the ground. The second thug
hits the first, sending them both toppling to the floor.
CUT TO
9 EXT. GOTHAM BANK – VAULT – NIGHT 9
The Scarecrow and his thugs wait anxiously for Thug 7 to get the last
digits to the code lock.
SCARECROW
(To Thug 7)
"I'd suggest that you'd
consider working a little
faster!"
Thug 7 looks up at The Scarecrow and them a beep can be heard from
the Decoder.
THUG 7
"Ok, we're in."
SCARECROW
"This is going to be
a scream!"
The vault door opens up and The Scarecrow sends his men in. The
Scarecrow is about to make his way into the vault but a thin cable
attaches to his ankle, the cable is then pulled and he falls, in
avertedly pushing the vault door shut with the four thugs inside.
PAN TO:
Batgirl pulls the dazed man across the floor, toward her, until
The Scarecrow has twisted to a half-sitting position opposite
her. The Scarecrow watches as she approaches. Then his gloved
hand darts beneath the folds of his costume and he whips a
small blade free, slices upward through his cord, and then
slashes at her. Batgirl steps backward as The Scarecrow leaps
to his feet, sending a wild kick toward her midsection. Batgirl
blocks his leg with her gauntlet, slaps the knife from his
gloved hand with her balled left fist, and spins into a karate
kick of her own, connecting with his chest, knocking The
Scarecrow onto his back. He lies there as Batgirl crouches down
to face him
BATGIRL
"Looks like you won't
be going anywhere straw
brain."
SCARECROW
"Don't count on it Bat-
Broad."
With that The Scarecrow head butts Batgirl in the face and
pushes her off him.
CUT TO:
10 INT. GOTHAM BANK – FOYER – NIGHT 10
Batman and Robin continue to fight off the remaining thugs in
the bank foyer, as that is in progress, The Scarecrow comes
into the scene with a machine gun in hand and duffle bag over
his shoulder.
SCARECROW
"Come on boys. We're
out of here!"
(To Batman)
"Just wait until next time
Batman!"
Batman turns his attention to The Scarecrow who is holding his
gun to Batman with a sinister smile on his face.
BATMAN
"Who are you?"
The Scarecrow's smile fades.
SCARECROW
"I'm The Scarecrow, Master
Of Fear!"
(A Beat)
"You'll find out soon enough!"
The Scarecrow then whips Batman in the face with the end of his
machine gun and laughs as he starts walking away from the
Terrific Trio.
All three of them stand there wondering how The Scarecrow and his
thugs are going to get out of the Bank, however, the question is
answered when a hummer comes crashing through the building.
The Scarecrow laughs again and jumps inside along with his
other crew.
Batman is nursing his jaw on the ground as Robin and Batgirl
race over to Batman
ROBIN
"Are you ok Batman?"
BATMAN
"Yeah, fine!"
BATGIRL
"I had him but he got
away"
ROBIN
"Damn! What happened?"
BATGIRL
"I hooked him with
the Bat-Grapple but
he…"
ROBIN
(Interrupting)
"He got away yeah you
said that part already."
BATGIRL
"Well did you bother to
stop them from taking
the vault?"
Robin is about to make a comeback
BATMAN
"Enough!"
(A beat)
"We can still get him."
CUT TO:
11 EXT. GOTHAM BANK – NIGHT 11
The Scarecrow's Hummer peels out of the bank and starts racing
past all of the police cars just as it had apparently done
before. Some of the cops fire their weapons at it, but the
bullets only hit the backlights of the stolen vehicle.
Batman's hand goes beneath his cape and he raises a Batpistol
into the air. A compressed air Batgrapple launches into the
night. Batman is pulled into the air, and he swings into
pursuit, his cape flowing behind him as his arc takes him
behind the Hummer. Several cops stand, watching in awe.
CUT TO:
12 INT. HUMMER – NIGHT 12
The Scarecrow looks in the mirror and sees the black shadow in
the air behind the Hummer.
SCARECROW
(To Driver)
"Must go faster!"
CUT TO:
13 EXT. GOTHAM BANK – NIGHT 13
Standing at the bottom of the stairs to the door is Commissioner
Gordon, pushing 60, and certainly no stranger to these circumstances.
By his side is DETECTIVE RENEE MONTOYA. She's a dark haired beauty in
her early 30's. She seems really focused and is someone that no
criminal would want to mess with.
James Gordon is all puzzled. Another potential disaster occurring.
Renee Montoya, on the other hand, looks all around in utter disbelief
at the chaos surrounding her.
GORDON
"I do believe this was
your first experience
with the Triumph Trio."
MONTOYA
(Sarcastically)
"How wonderful."
GORDON
(Showing confusion)
"You're not impressed I
take it?"
MONTOYA
"Let's just say I'm a bit
uncomfortable with three
vigilantes running around
Gotham City trying to up
holding the work of the
law. It makes this city's
law enforcement look weak
and pathetic. I spit at this
performance that these obvious
actors are trying to put on for
you, and it's obvious that you've
fallen for it."
BATMAN
(O.S.)
"A badge is only a piece of
metal."
Montoya and James turn to face Batman while Robin and Batgirl
hang back.
MONTOYA
"Oh, but it isn't. It's a
symbol of justice and law
that the police uphold, not
Vigilantes."
BATMAN
"Mu suit is a symbol as well.
And it works."
MONTOYA
"And apparently, your symbol
didn't help you to catch that
criminal since you're back here
now jabbing your ass off at me."
GORDON
"A' hem...Batman, Robin, Batgirl,
I'd like you to meet the newest
Addition to the Gotham PD, from
L.A., Detective Renee Montoya."
BATMAN
(Offers handshake)
"Detective..."
Montoya looks down at his hand and then backs up from him with a
blank stare obviously rejecting him, standing silent. Gordon tries to
make up.
GORDON
"So, what's the story on this
one?"
BATMAN
"I wish it were that simple.
Fact is, this new threat going
By the name of The Scarecrow
seems to be going to very
drastic measures to get what
he wants, and from the looks
of it, he's going for money,
and especially diamonds."
GORDON
"That's what it usually is.
These criminals want nothing
But power and money."
BATMAN
"What do you think, Detective?"
MONTOYA
"I think... you should leave the
detecting up to the detectives."
Gordon turns to watch Montoya coldly remove herself from this
conversation and walk away toward the cop cars.
GORDON
(Sighing)
"Sorry, Batman. Word from L.A.
is that she can be as hard on our
guys as she is with the scumbags.
But, she's the best. And they
were mighty sad to see her..."
Gordon turns back to find no Triumph Trio in sight.
GORDON
"...go. I hate it when
They do that."
Gordon sighs again and looks at his watch.
GORDON
(Cont.)
"Oh, Damn! I'm late!"
CUT TO:
14 EXT: ARKHAM ASYLUM-NIGHT 14
Camera makes a quick shot of the sign at the front entrance of the
place and then shows the actual Asylum itself with the lightning.
It's basically the same shots from the third and fourth movies.
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15 INT: ARKHAM ASYLUM ENTERANCE-NIGHT 15
Camera shows Commissioner Gordon walking very quickly toward the
entrance doors with a concerned look on his face. He immediately
opens the door to reveal the lovely DR. CHASE MERIDIAN. Gordon almost
falls from seeing her standing there.
CHASE
"I'm very sorry Commissioner.
I guess I shouldn't have been
standing so close to the door."
GORDON
"That's alright. I'm glad
that you were able to come
on such short notice. Sorry
you had to leave Cambridge
during your important research."
CHASE
"Don't worry about it. If
it's something dealing with
an inmate here, I'm glad to help."
GORDON
"That's good to hear Dr. Meridian.
We have a special case that we'd
like for you to help us with. We're
willing to pay you as much as you
might ask for."
CHASE
"So is this about Edward Nygma?"
GORDON
"No actually. This is on someone
else. I know that you tried working
with Mr. Nygma for quite awhile,
but he's not the case this time."
CHASE
"Then who is?"
GORDON
"There's something that you need
to know. The only two people that
actually knows this guy is still
alive besides the people here
Are Bruce Wayne and Batman.
Bruce didn't feel that telling
Dick Grayson would've been a good
idea. After what happened on Nygma's
little island, we found Harvey Dent
still alive, but unconscious."
CHASE
"Oh my god."
GORDON
"Afterwards we took him to
the Gotham Memorial Hospital
where he stayed for three
Years in a coma. After
he awoke, he was moved here
and he's been here for a good
two years now."
CHASE
"So you want me to talk to
Two-Face?"
GORDON
"There's more that you should
know."
Gordon starts walking down the hallway with Chase following beside
him. They move past several doctors, guards, and nurses along the
way. One of the nurses, a young and beautiful blond lady, stops and
stares at them very oddly. This is DR. HARLENE QUINZELLE. She shrugs
her shoulders and returns to her duties.
GORDON
(Cont)
"During Two-Face's time in the coma,
we had several scientists and doctors
working on his condition and running
several tests in labs to help
find a cure to his problem."
CHASE
(Shocked)
"Was there a cure found?"
GORDON
"It wasn't until recently
that one was found. The
only problem is that-"
CHASE
"You have to get someone to talk
them both into doing it."
GORDON
"It's not so much Two-Face,
but Harvey that we need
the answer from. We need you
to go talk to him. It may
be hard though. He has only
said one word since he awoke
in the hospital."
CHASE
"What did he say when he woke
up?"
GORDON
(Sighing)
"Coin."
CHASE
"That's understandable."
(Sighs)
"Ok Commissioner, I'll
do it."
Gordon smiles and the two continue to walk forward down the corridor.
They come by several rooms with large windows so that the doctors
could look in on the patients. In one room there are green plants
everywhere and in the middle of it all is POISON IVY petting a nearby
plant.
GORDON
"Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley."
CHASE
"Or in other terms,
Poison Ivy. I heard
All about her."
GORDON
"She doesn't talk much,
But when she does, its
mainly her trying to
win the hearts of the
guards long enough to
get them to kiss her.
That seems to be her
means of escape. Without
her dust though, it's
very hard for her to seduce
anyone."
The two move away from the window as Ivy looks up and smiles at the
two people.
IVY
(Whispering)
"Mother Nature will still
start over."
They both continue down the corridor and Chase stops suddenly to see
a frozen area before her that looks like a large lab. Several people
in winter clothing are hard at work. Chase notices that to the side
is a woman cased in a large glass structure. A completely blue man
stands beside the glass running some tests.
CHASE
"This would be Dr. Victor Fries,
correct?"
GORDON
"Correct. He's still trying
to find a cure for his wife's
illness. He is very close to
completing his research of
The stages of the illness.
He's now found cures
for stage 2 and 3 of
The last stage is where she's
At and it's only a matter
of time before the cure is found."
The two move on down the hallway toward the end where they stop just
before the final door. Chase looks in to see the profile of a man
sitting on the floor, in the corner silently. He stares forward with
a blank Expression. This is the HARVEY DENT side of TWO-FACE.
GORDON
(Cont.)
"Don't worry about him
being hostile. We'll have
two guards in there with
you and another outside. I'll
be watching through this window.
Good luck Dr. Meridian."
Chase walks to the door and enters with two guards.
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16 INT: TWO-FACE'S CELL- NIGHT 16
Chase goes over to where Two-Face is sitting and sits down in a chair
near him.
CHASE
"Hello Harvey. Do you
remember me?"
HARVEY
"Bruce's love, right?"
CHASE
(Smiling)
"Well I was. I'm
surprised that you're
speaking. Commissioner Gordon
said that you haven't said
anything since you awoke
from the coma."
HARVEY
"I've been waiting five years
For the right person to talk to."
CHASE
"You were waiting for me?"
HARVEY
"Yes Doctor. I'm having a harder
time controlling the Face now.
He keeps taking complete control
of me. I'm only in control right
now because he wants me to talk to
you. He wants me to find out if you
have or know the location of our coin.
We need it very badly. It's the only
Way for us to continue on."
CHASE
"Is he listening to us right now?"
HARVEY
"I can never tell."
(Pauses giving Chase a
suspicious look)
"Why?"
CHASE
"When you were in that coma
the doctors and some scientists
were checking out your facial
condition and since then have
been working on a cure for
what happened to you. Well, they
found it. You can be normal again."
HARVEY
"You mean I'll be Harvey Dent
again?"
CHASE
(Smiling)
"Exactly."
FACE
(Yelling)
"Well we don't want to be that
Dismal fool again!"
Two-Face suddenly springs at Chase taking her to the ground while she
screams. He begins to choke her violently. The two guards run over to
them and start pulling Two-face away from her. He resists and knocks
them to the ground with his elbows. He runs back over to Chase and
pushes her into the wall.
Commissioner Gordon and the other guard come running into the room
and pull out their guns on Two-Face.
GORDON
"Let her go Harvey!
I don't want to have to
shoot you!"
Two-Face lets go of Chase and falls to the ground. He starts crawling
back to his corner that he was in before. He turns around to look at
Chase who is staring right at him. Gordon and the guards go over to
Chase and try to get her to leave the room.
HARVEY
"I'LL DO IT!!!!"
FACE
"NO HE WON'T!!!!"
HARVEY
"YES I WILL!!!!"
Two-Face starts rolling around on the ground struggling with himself.
CHASE
"My god. He's like Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Hyde."
GORDON
"Yes, I'm afraid it's come to
that. Come on. We have Harvey's
approval. We don't need Face's."
The four people leave the room and Two-Face behind while he continues
to struggle with himself.
GORDON
"I'm sure that Bruce Wayne will
want to know about this."
CHASE
"I'll tell him."
GORDON
"Are you sure?"
CHASE
"Yes. Besides, it'd be nice
to see him again after all
this time."
Suddenly a COP runs up to Commissioner Gordon and Chase.
COP
"Commissioner, we
have a problem here."
GORDON
"What's wrong?"
COP
"The Scarecrow is attacking
Town Square sir."
GORDON
"My God. That's twice in
one night."
CHASE
"The Scarecrow?"
GORDON
"The latest threat to terrorize
Gotham City, Dr. Meridian."
COP
"We've already turned on the
Batsignal sir."
GORDON
"Thank you."
The cop nods and leaves.
GORDON
(Cont.)
"I'm sorry Dr. Meridian, but
I need to get out there. Thank
you for all of this and good
Luck with explaining about
Harvey to Mr. Wayne."
Gordon walks off in the other direction. Chase turns around to look
in the window of Two-Face's cell one last time and then she walks
off, back down the corridor.
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17 INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM HALLWAY – NIGHT 17
DR. BURTON, the Chief Psychiatrist from Batman Forever, moves down
the old stone hallway, face tense. He steps into an office where…
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18 INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM OFFICE- NIGHT 18
There is the same blonde longhaired, attractive, intelligent woman,
Harlene Quinzelle, 30; a Criminal Psychologist of Arkham Asylum is
sitting at her desk hard at work reviewing papers on certain
patients.
DR. BURTON
"Harlene, your still here at
This hour?"
Quinzelle looks up at Dr. Burton from her work.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Oh Yes, sorry doctor.
I'm just going over
Some notes from today."
DR. BURTON
"Well, I just want you
to understand that most
of the security have already
left for the evening. You really
should consider going home
yourself. Go get some rest."
DR. QUINZELLE
"I know. I can handle the prisoners.
They can't leave their cells
Anyway."
DR. BURTON
"I certainly hope so Doctor.
You do know we have that
Wresting Function tomorrow night.
Bruce Wayne is donating
$200.000.00 to Arkham."
DR. QUINZELLE
"And what a blessing. This place
Does need a fix up since Bane
Tore up his cell."
DR. BURTON
(Sighing)
"Thank god we have that electric
Wiring on his bars now."
Dr. Quinzelle smiles.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Thank you for your concern
Doctor. I'll close up here."
Dr. Burton smiles back.
DR. BURTON
"No need to worry. See
you in the morning."
CUT TO.
19 INT. BATCAVE - COMPUTER STATION – NIGHT 19
Bruce stands with Dick and Barbara, now wrapped in a blanket,
steaming mug in hand, watching the main monitor.
The Computer monitor shows onscreen we can see The Scarecrow and his
thugs entering the bank from the front door, spraying red gas at the
guards who charge them.
BRUCE
"As you can see The Scarecrow
Used a standard entrance
Into the bank."
DICK
"Obviously some crooks don't
Go to all the trouble these days."
BARBARA
"They didn't make off with
Much, only the stuff from
The machines… And a few
Diamonds."
DICK
"They could've made off
With nothing if you hadn't
Have let The Scarecrow
Get away."
BARBARA
"He cut the bat-rope and
Head butted me in the face."
DICK
"Shows what a woman can do."
BRUCE
(To Dick and Barbara)
"Don't start you two!"
Bruce begins tapping away at the computer and several images of The
Scarecrow show up on the screen. Bruce looks a little unsettled which
catches Dick's attention
DICK
"Who's behind the mask?"
BRUCE
"Professor Jonathon Crane."
BARBARA
"He used to teach at the
Gotham University."
BRUCE
"Indeed, until he was fired
For questionable teaching
Methods."
Bruce hits a few keys and onscreen shows a newspaper article reading
"KILLER STALKS GCU PROFESSERS".
BRUCE
"A month after his axing,
Three professors at the
Gotham Campus University
Were murdered, all linked
To Mr. Crane, and someone
Who funds the University
Was severely injured."
DICK
"Why is he still walking?"
BRUCE
"Well before police could
Question the man, he vanished
From Gotham and there has been no
Trace of him since…"
BARBARA
"Until tonight at the bank."
DICK
"Obviously he didn't get a
Chance to test his toxin
Enough and now he…"
Bruce butts in.
BRUCE
"That's another thing I
Picked up earlier at
The bank."
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20 INT. BATCAVE - CRIME LAB – NIGHT 20
The trio enter the alcove behind the computer. The area is
filled with expensive scientific equipment and more computers.
Bruce walks over to an electron microscope, which is sitting on
a console that's been hewn from the rock of the cave wall. He
gestures toward it.
BRUCE
"Take a look."
Dick leans down and peers into the microscope as does Barbara.
BRUCE
"That's a piece of fabric
from The Scarecrow's
costume. There are traces
of some kind of molecular
compound on it. I've done a
few tests. I need to do
some more."
Bruce turns and heads back into the main cave. Dick follows
him.
CUT TO:
21 INT. BATCAVE - MAIN CHAMBER – NIGHT 21
Bruce sits down at the Batcomputer. Dick stands behind his
chair.
BRUCE
"Open previous file."
Onscreen, A CGI schematic of a chemical compound appears.
BRUCE
"Resume chemical
breakdown."
Onscreen, the schematic starts to spin. Dick stares at
it.
BRUCE
(Cont.)
"It's chemical
composition includes
Sarin,
Trichlorophenoxyacetic
acid, and
chlorobenzalmalonitrile.
And several unidentified
phosphates."
BEAT
BRUCE
(Cont.)
"All chemicals used in
common nerve gases.
Designed to cause
elevated blood pressure,
nausea, vomiting, fever,
and blurring of vision.
But whoever this...The
Scarecrow is...he's
mixing those chemicals
with some newer,
unidentified
substances."
Bruce looks at Dick.
BRUCE
(Cont.)
"Similar to Pamela's
pheromones but Crane's
Toxin seems to have
More effect."
Alfred suddenly walks down the steps once again.
ALFRED
"I'd hate to be the bearer
of bad news, but apparently
all of you are wanted."
The three of them stare at Alfred dumbfounded.
ALFRED
(Cont.)
"The signal sir."
BATMAN
"Oh, thank you Alfred."
ALFRED
"My pleasure sir."
DICK
"Looks like The Scarecrow
Means business."
CUT TO:
22 INT. TOWN SQUARE- NIGHT 22
The camera shows dozens of Gotham citizens running away from random
bullets that seem to be coming out of nowhere. As they run around it
continues to snow outside. All around the place are several Christmas
declarations hanging everywhere, and the large tree in the Town
Square stands lighted. Obviously they were just trying to do the
regular Tree Lighting Ceremony. There are police cars screeching all
around the area as well firing up into the sky. The camera pans
upward to show a helicopter flying around above the Town Square.
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23 EXT. HELICOPTER- NIGHT 23
The Scarecrow is firing a machine gun from outside of the large side
door.
SCARECROW
(Laughing hysterically)
"Running and screaming… running
and screaming… I just love to
see the fear on all of their
Faces! That's especially true
During the holidays!"
CUT TO:
24 INT. TOWN SQUARE- NIGHT 24
The Batmobile and the two motorbikes coming zooming into the Town
Square. The Terrific Trio move away from their vehicles and look up
at the helicopter.
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25 EXT. HELICOPTER- NIGHT 25
Camera shows the helicopter still racing around the area firing
bullets at the crowd below. The police cars all stop as they realize
that the Terrific Trio has arrived.
SCARECROW
(Laughing threw
blow horn)
"Hello bats! Time to meet
Your worst fears!"
The Scarecrow pulls out a grenade launcher and fires a gas grenade at
our three heroes as they dodge the fire.
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26 INT. TOWN SQUARE- NIGHT 26
BATMAN
"I'm going for the Batwing!
You guys get to your vehicles
and follow!"
Robin and Batgirl nod and go off.
BATMAN
(Into a small
Device)
"Shields."
The Batmobile closes up with its shields.
SCARECROW
(Through loudspeaker)
"Come and get us if you
can Batman!"
The helicopter takes off leaving the area quickly.
BATMAN
(Into small
Device again)
"Batwing."
CUT TO:
27 INT. BATCAVE- NIGHT 27
Alfred is cleaning up some things in the Batcave as the Batwing
suddenly comes to life and goes rushing down the shaft.
Alfred sighs and continues cleaning.
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28 INT. TOWN SQUARE- NIGHT 28
Batman walks past several of the frightened citizens as they continue
to run past him. He looks up to see the Batwing roaring down toward
him.
Batman runs towards the Batwing and pushes a button on his utility
belt. Then the Batwing rises back into the air as Batman leaps into
the cockpit and takes off.
Commissioner Gordon walks around the scene with Detective Renee
Montoya. They look up to see the Batwing sour past them.
MONTOYA
"What did I tell
Ya? Those masked
Freaks are nothing
But nuisances. You
Should get rid of
Them while you still
Have time."
GORDON
"I really don't want
To hear about this
Right now Detective
Montoya. This really
Isn't the time. We
Need to make sure
That everyone out
Here is ok. Number
One priority of the
Gotham City Police is
To make sure that the
Citizens are all safe
And in good health."
MONTOYA
"What we should be
Doing is perusing
The Scarecrow!"
GORDON
"I know and I Completely
understand the way you
feel about this, but you
were the one that wanted
to transfer here in the first
place. I thought you'd known
already about what you'd be
dealing with."
MONTOYA
"Oh, I knew. I just didn't
Want to believe it."
CUT TO:
29 EXT. GOTHAM CITY- NIGHT 29
Camera follows both the helicopter and Batwing as they continue to
race through Gotham City at top speeds.
CUT TO:
30 INT. HELICOPTER- NIGHT 30
The Scarecrow watches the Batwing continue to chase after them.
SCARECROW
(Laughing)
"Perfect! Fire the
launcher!"
From the back of the helicopter a rocket is shown being launched from
the helicopter by a couple of thugs. It starts making it's way toward
the Batwing.
CUT TO:
31 INT. BATWING- NIGHT 31
Camera action: 1st camera showing in 1st person view through the
windshield of the Batwing.
2nd camera shows Batman looking at controls and saying…
BATMAN
"Shields."
CUT TO:
32 EXT. BATWING- NIGHT 32
On the Exterior of the Batwing the shields suddenly come up and the
rocket explodes as it goes right into the Batwing.
CUT TO:
33 INT. HELICOPTER- NIGHT 33
SCARECROW
"Yes! Ha! Pyrophobia
rules!"
Suddenly The Scarecrow realizes that the Batwing wasn't even
scratched in the explosion of the rocket.
SCARECROW
"Damn you!"
The Scarecrow turns around to face the pilot's back and goes into the
cockpit.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Let him come alongside us
and then, ram right into him."
The pilot nods and slows down.
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34 EXT. BOTH VEHICLES- NIGHT 34
Batman moves the Batwing closer to the helicopter and then moves to
the side of the chopper just like The Scarecrow wanted.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"NOW!"
The helicopter then rams into the Batwing and moves away just long
enough to make another butt into the Batwing only this time the
helicopter gets entangled in the Batwing and they all continue to fly
onward throughout Gotham as both vehicles begin to lose control.
CUT TO:
35 INT. HELICOPTER- NIGHT 35
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Alright everyone, move
on to plan Acrophobia!"
The Scarecrow and his henchmen begin throwing on parachutes and then
jump out of the helicopter followed by the pilot.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Hope you don't have
Acrophobia Batman! It
Would be a shame for this
To end so soon!"
The Scarecrow laughs hysterically as he and his thugs continue to
float toward Gotham.
CUT TO:
36 EXT. BOTH VEHICLES 36
Batman now has to keep control of both vehicles as he watches the
villains escape.
BATMAN
"Robin, Batgirl, they've escaping
the helicopter. Try and stop
them. I'll join you shortly."
CUT TO:
37 GOTHAM CITY STREET- NIGHT 37
Camera shows Robin and Batgirl on their respective motorcycles moving
through the city streets toward the area where The Scarecrow's gang
are going to land.
CUT TO:
38 EXT. GOTHAM BAY- NIGHT 38
Camera shows the Batwing still carrying the helicopter moving over
the ocean next to Gotham City.
CUT TO:
39 INT. BATWING- NIGHT 39
Batman is shown pressing several buttons.
CUT TO:
40 EXT: BATWING- NIGHT 40
Camera shows the helicopter detaching from the Batwing and go
crashing into the ocean. The Batwing turns around and starts back
toward the area of the gang's landing.
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41 EXT: GOTHEM CITY STREETS- NIGHT 41
Camera shows Robin and Batgirl driving their motorcycles toward the
gang where they suddenly see them landing right in front of them. The
two heroes slam on the breaks and jump off of the bikes.
SCARECROW
"Kill them!"
Several thugs begin to try attacking the two heroes. Robin does his
best at blocking the attacks of the thugs as he tries to knock them
out. Batgirl is shown throwing one of the thugs to the ground.
The Scarecrow looks over at Batgirl who is now close to where he's
standing. She suddenly pulls a stun gun out of her utility belt and
stuns a thug trying to chock her.
SCARECROW
"Have a gas girly!"
The Scarecrow throws a gas grenade at Batgirl unsuccessfully as to
the fact that she hears his warning just in time.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Stand still my pretty!"
The Scarecrow continues to throw the gas grenades at the hero while
she avoids them each time. Suddenly Robin runs up to The Scarecrow
and kicks him right in the stomach sending him flying to the other
side of the ally.
SCARECROW
(Cont. as he stands
back up)
"Insolent child!"
Suddenly Robin is charged at by one of the thugs that is still
standing. He's taken to the ground by the thug, but is then thrown
off by Robin for he's the stronger of the two.
A camera switches to The Scarecrow who walks up behind Batgirl and
grabs her by the hair. She screams at first and then tries to attack
him, but is unable to do so when up close and personal to this
madman.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Now you will feel true
and utter fear!"
The Scarecrow laughs wickedly as he starts to turn her around when he
suddenly sees Batman come swooping down between the fighting. The
Dark Night starts attacking the nearest thugs.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Nevermind dear."
The Scarecrow throws Batgirl into a nearby wall and starts forward
toward Batman. The Dark Night notices and swings his battering toward
The Scarecrow, but he dodges it and grabs a hold of it. He starts
pulling at the rope and pulls Batman over to him. Batman tries to
resist but is unable to do so. The Dark Night is pulled over to The
Scarecrow where he grabs a hold of him and repeats the same thing
that he said to Batgirl seconds before.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Now you will feel true and
utter fear, Batman!"
The Scarecrow's eyes begin to glow a creepy red, as Batman looks
right into them. He begins to shake with fear at the sight before
him.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"Fear me, fear your past,
and fear your everything!"
Batman tries to resist, but can't pull his eyes away from The
Scarecrow's.
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42 SEVERAL VISIONS ON SCREEN 42
On screen are several visuals of what Batman would be seeing before
him. Batman sees his parents being killed by JACK NAPIER, THE JOKER
dancing with VICKI VALE, THE PINGUIN blasting his way through the
floor of the Shreck Department Stores Ball Room, Robin and Chase
Meridian falling to their doom, Mr. Freeze freezing Gotham to ice,
and Alfred dying of McGregor Syndrome. All of this is foreshadowed
however by The Scarecrow's face.
CUT TO:
43 BACK TO BATMAN AND SCARECROW 43
Suddenly the red glow stops as Robin flings The Scarecrow away from
Batman. Batman falls to the ground shaking uncontrollably.
The Scarecrow stands back up and rejoins his thugs.
SCARECROW
(Cont.)
"We'll call this one a draw
Bird Boy! You'll wish that I
Had finished what I started
After you see what happens to
him!"
The villains start running off into the opposite direction where the
Hummer from the bank is waiting. The gang gets in the Hummer and they
drive off away from the area.
Camera shows Batgirl getting back up slowly and groaning from the
pain that she's feeling. She walks over to Robin who is crouching
over Batman whom is still shaking violently.
BATGIRL
"What happened to him?"
ROBIN
"I don't know, but we need
to get him back to the cave and
Fast."
Camera shows final shots of Batman struggling between reality and
fear as the camera fades.
CUT TO.
44 INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM – QUINZELLE'S OFFICE – NIGHT 44
Harlene Quinzelle is still going through papers in her office with
endless cups of coffee
DR. QUINZELLE
"Damn! I'm never going to
Find him."
Suddenly the phone rings and Dr. Quinzelle picks up
DR. QUINZELLE
(Into Phone)
"Hello… yes yes… ok…
Thank you."
Dr. Quinzelle hangs up the phone with a change of face
DR. QUINZELLE
"I found him."
Dr. Quinzelle begins typing fast on the computer, then Dr. Burton
returns into Dr. Quinzelle's office.
DR. BURTON
"Dr. Quinzelle!"
Dr. Quinzelle is shocked from Dr. Burton's presence.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Doctor, I thought you
Left."
DR. BURTON
"I could say the same to you.
Come On, there is something
Bothering you isn't there?"
Dr. Quinzelle picks herself up and sighs.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Do you remember, when I
First came here, how I
Told you that I was trying
To find out who my father
Was?"
DR. BURTON
"Yes, I do recall you telling
Me something about that."
DR. QUINZELLE
"Well I got a call back from
The Laboratory in New Jersey,
The one that I worked for before,
And I got the results back
From a DNA sample I sent them
And it appears that my father
Was…"
(A beat)
"Jack Napier."
Dr. Burton's face looks on in horror.
DR. BURTON
"You can't be serious?"
DR. QUINZELLE
"Why do you look so shocked?"
Dr. Burton walks over next to Dr. Quinzelle.
DR. BURTON
"Jack Napier was a bad man."
Dr. Quinzelle's face changes to confusion.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Why?"
Dr. Burton reaches over to Dr. Quinzelle's computer.
DR. BURTON
"If you were here back in the
late eighties, you'd know all
about it."
Dr. Burton searches the computer and a mug shot of Jack Napier comes
onscreen, Dr. Quinzelle watches on.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Oh, My God!"
The camera zooms in on what Dr. Burton and Dr. Quinzelle are looking
at on the screen. There are pictures of Jack Napier as The Joker; the
screen then changes to an article reading "JOKER FALLS TO DEATH".
DR. BURTON
"You see Harlene, your father
Did some horrible things. He was
A major threat to Gotham."
Dr. Quinzelle is in shock as of what she is seeing
DR. QUINZELLE
"Where is he now?"
Dr. Burton turns away fro the screen.
DR. BURTON
"My god. I don't know what
To tell you."
DR. QUINZELLE
"What do you mean?"
DR. BURTON
"He… He…"
DR. QUINZELLE
"Spit it out!"
DR. BURTON
"He plunged to his death."
There's a sudden pause as Dr. Quinzelle takes in what she has
just heard.
DR. QUINZELLE
"What happened?"
DR. BURTON
"Well, he was found dead
Outside Gotham Cathedral.
(A beat)
"Batman killed him."
Dr. Quinzelle's face all of a sudden grows evil
DR. QUINZELLE
"Batman!"
Dr. Quinzelle rises in anger and pushes several items off of her desk
in anger.
DR. QUINZELLE
"I know what I must
do now!"
Dr. Burton gets up in protest.
DR. BURTON
"Dr. Quinzelle you can't.
Batman protects the
Society we live in.
Don't be stupid!"
Dr. Quinzelle turns to face Dr. Burton
DR. QUINZELLE
"There's nothing stupid
About having a little fun
Doctor. That's what my father
Seemed to do when he was this
So called Joker."
DR. BURTON
"Why are you talking like
this?"
DR. QUINZELLE
"Because I don't think
you're fit to be running
this establishment any
Longer and it's time for
Some changes."
DR. BURTON
"You're not doing what I
Think you are doing?"
(A beat)
"I'm calling for security."
DR. QUINZELLE
"Why would you do that?
I just want to give this
Establishment a little new
Colour to it."
DR. BURTON
"Don't worry dear. The guards
Will escort you out."
Dr. Burton storms out of the office. Dr. Quinzelle reaches quickly
into her desk and pulls out a bottle of chloroform and a rag. She
quickly pours some of the chloroform into the rag and walks out of
her office.
CUT TO.
45 INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM HALLWAY – NIGHT 45
Dr. Burton continues to storm the hallway, but creeping up on him is
Dr. Quinzelle with the chloroform filled rag in her hands.
DR QUINZELLE
(V.O.)
"Hey Doctor!"
With that Dr. Burton turns around and is met with the rag coming
right onto his face. He struggles to get out of Dr. Quinzelle's
grasp, but he quickly loses his strength and falls to the ground.
Dr. Quinzelle looks down at the body and freaks. She drops the soaked
rag on the floor as she seems to be panicking. She can't believe what
she's just done.
Suddenly Dr. Quinzelle hears someone calling for her from behind.
It's from the cell that is near her room. Dr. Quinzelle walks over to
the cell and looks in.
She's looking right into the cell of Poison Ivy's cell. All she can
see are the plants and vines growing within the room. She looks all
around from the glass-viewing window, but sees no activity what so
ever.
QUINZELLE
"Dr. Isley?"
Dr. Quinzelle gets ready to turn to walk away, but suddenly Poison
Ivy sprouts up quickly from within the veins right directly at the
window.
Dr. Quinzelle screams and falls back as Poison Ivy just smiles at her
and plays with a nearby vein. Dr. Quinzelle gets up and looks right
at her.
Poison Ivy turns to look down the hall at Dr. Burton lying on the
ground.
IVY
"Not bad for a beginner."
DR. QUINZELLE
"You'd better keep…"
IVY
(Laughing)
"Why would I want to give
you away dear? I happen to
like your handy work, but
you've got to finish the
job, before you're discovered."
DR. QUINZELLE
"How?"
IVY
"That's very simple dear. Take
him up to the Executioner's
block. You'll know what to
do from there."
DR. QUINZELLE
"I'm not a murderer."
IVY
(Smiles)
"Yes you are. It's in
your blood. You're The
Joker's daughter. That
Means you're his heir
To crime. You my dear
Is are to be the clown
Princess of crime. Doesn't
That just sounds lovely?"
DR. QUINZELLE
"No. I'm not a murderer."
IVY
"You'd might as well just
Give that up now. You have
Begun something that you
Can't get out of. It's your
Job to go out there and finish
Who I couldn't. You must destroy
The Batman."
DR. QUINZELLE
"I can't…"
IVY
"Yes you can. You are evil
Through and through. I mean,
Look at your name. Harlene
Quinzelle. What does the name
Remind you of… Hmmm? A Harlequin."
DR. QUINZELLE
"Yes… You're right Ivy. I see now
What I must do. You must come with
Me."
IVY
"I'm not ready. My powers aren't
At their full form. I must wait
Until they're ready."
DR. QUINZELLE
"You've been planning your
Own escape since you've been
Here haven't you?"
IVY
"Yes, but that'll be our
Little secret. My pheromones
Must be regenerated before
I can leave."
DR. QUINZELLE
"I will return for you."
IVY
"I'm counting on it, but
Now you must finish him."
DR.QUINZELLE
(Smiling evilly)
"Yes… I will."
Dr. Quinzelle walks away from Ivy's cell Ivy starts laughing
hysterically.
CUT TO
46 INT. ASYLUM- EXECUTIONERS BLOCK –NIGHT 46
Dr. Burton awakens from his fall and finds himself strapped to an
electric chair; his face is filled with fear
DR. QUINZELLE
(V.O.)
"Welcome back, Doctor B."
(A beat)
"It's time for your medicine."
Dr. Burton looks around to find Dr. Quinzelle not in sight.
DR BURTON
"Where are you?"
A figure wearing a red, black, and white joker suit and black and
white face paint jumps out in front of Dr. Burton's wide eyes.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Tada! Here I am!"
Dr. Burton notices Dr. Quinzelle's change of appearance.
DR. BURTON
"Dr. Quinzelle what's happened
to you?"
Dr. Quinzelle begins to pace around the room.
DR. QUINZELLE
"Dr. Quinzelle is dead good doctor.
But you can call me…
(A beat)
"Harley Quinn."
Harley Quinn kisses Dr. Burton on the forehead.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"To kill somebody you
Never leave any witnesses."
DR. BURTON
"You don't have to kill
Me."
HARLEY
"Why do you say that
That doctor?"
DR. BURTON
"Because I know
Who Batman is."
HARLEY
"Oh really? Who?"
DR. BURTON
"Why my dear Doctor,
He's been living here
For quite some time now.
He was incarcerated a few
Years back. Batman is Edward
Nygma."
HARLEY
(Laughing)
"Do you expect me to
Believe that doctor?
I know of Mr. Nygma's
Case, and I recall him
Thinking that he really
Was Batman, and just because
I stay here in the Asylum
a lot doesn't mean that I
don't watch the news and
know that Batman is in good
health and as free as a bird."
Harley Quinn laughs evilly and skips over to the main switch. She
holds her palm on the lever not moving it.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"Gee, I wonder what this
little switchy here does?"
DR. BURTON
"Those electric bars on
Bane's cell really were
A great idea Dr. Quinzelle."
(A beat)
"Want to try them out for
Yourself?"
PAN TO:
Harley Quinn's hand pushes the lever down.
CUT TO:
47 EXT. ARKHAM ASYLUM – NIGHT 47
Screaming can be heard and a flickering flash from the top of the
view of the Arkham building. The screams begin to fade out as
Harley's laughter overtakes all of the screaming.
CUT TO:
48 INT. BRUCE'S BEDROOM- DAY 48
Camera shows JULIE MADISON sitting on Bruce Wayne's bed while he
stares upward with a blank expression on his face. Suddenly the door
opens to reveal Alfred Pennyworth. He walks over to the bed and hands
Julie a glass of water.
JULIE
"Thank you Alfred."
ALFRED
"Anything new?"
JULIE
"No. He just lies there,
blank. It's almost like he's
in a different dimension.
I really wish that you'd
Let me take him to the hospital.
I might be able to help him there,
But without any of my equipment,
There's no way to get anything
Done for him."
ALFRED
"We'll be sure to do that if
He hasn't changed in a couple
Of days. That's all I ask of you.
Perhaps you should go home and get
some rest dear. There are plenty
of people here to take care
of him. I'll call you as
soon as he's better."
JULIE
"I don't want to leave his side.
I love him very much, and I want
To stay here until he's
Better."
ALFRED
(Sighing)
"Your father called. He needs
You to go home for a while to
Talk about something very important.
You should go. Don't worry. If
Something occurs you'll be the
First to know."
JULIE
(Smiling)
"Thank you Alfred. You're
a good friend and a great
father to Bruce."
ALFRED
"Yes, I know."
Julie Madison stands up and starts out the door followed by Alfred.
CUT TO:
49 INT. HALLWAY- NIGHT 49
Dick Grayson and Barbara Wilson come around the corner suddenly.
Julie smiles at the two before continuing for the front door. Alfred
turns to the two kids.
DICK
"How's he doin' Al'?"
ALFRED
"I'm afraid that he's still
In the same condition as before.
I really wish that we could just
Take him to Julie's hospital, but
You both know very well, that if we
Did, Batman's identity would be in
Jeopardy."
DICK
"I just wish I knew what
happened. It doesn't make
sense."
Dick turns away in despair.
BARBARA
"Do you know what happened
Uncle Alfred? We've been trying
Our best to uncover everything, but
It was Bruce that knows how to work
All of those scientific devices in
His lab."
ALFRED
"I have an idea of what
it might have been. Please
come with me."
Alfred leads the two away from Bruce's room.
CUT TO:
50 INT. BAT CAVE- DAY 50
Camera shows the three people in the bat cave looking up The
Scarecrow's personal Information on the computer.
ALFRED
(Cont.)
"Jonathan Crane, unlike most
other Psychologists was interested
in the study of fears and phobias
like hydrophobia, monophobia, etc.
He'd done years of research dealing
with what scared people the most, but
when it came down to getting the funding
for his work, he was denied any help.
He seemed to have lost his mind after
that happened and set out to destroy
everyone that got in his way of putting
his research to good use. That's when
he became The Scarecrow. He's hardly
what you'd call a man now, twisted with
his own desires of fear. He uses his
knowledge of fear to create chemicals
that can induce terror into whomever
it touches. His first known victim was
Derek Powers, a powerful business man in
Gotham City. Mr. Powers was one of the
people that Dr. Crane had went to
for funding. He was laughed at and thrown
out of the building. Master Bruce told
me of a very interesting power that this
Scarecrow fellow possesses as well. Apparently
he has the power to make people fear him
With an instant glance into his eyes."
DICK
"When I saw what happened to Batman,
The Scarecrow had a hold of him.
I guess that's what caused this."
BARBARA
"The Scarecrow tried to do it
to me, but Batman showed up before
he could finish, and he just threw
me away."
DICK
"He wanted Batman from the
beginning. He knew that if
he could take Batman out that
we would be easily defeated."
BARBARA
"There's got to be a way
to get Bruce out of this.
We don't stand a chance
without him against The
Scarecrow. Since The
Scarecrow came along; it's
been hard to keep Gotham safe."
ALFRED
"Don't be so sure of that.
I know as well as both of
you do that you are completely
able at taking down bad
guys, and girls as well."
The two smile.
ALFRED
(Cont)
"The Scarecrow surely has a
Weakness."
BARBARA
"So all we really should
worry about is finding The
Scarecrow's weakness and we
might stand a chance."
Alfred nods and smiles. Suddenly an alarm sounds in the cave. Alfred
walks over to the many security cameras posted near the bat computer
and sees a lady standing outside the front door ringing the bell.
The noise continues over and over again.
ALFRED
(Sighing)
"I'll get it."
The three start back up the stairs to the Mansion itself.
CUT TO:
51 EXT: WAYNE MANOR- DAY 51
Camera shows Dr. Chase Meridian standing at the front door to the
Mansion. She sighs and rings the doorbell for the second time.
Suddenly the door opens to reveal Alfred.
ALFRED
"Yes can I… Chase?"
CHASE
(Smiling)
"Well you're probably a
bit old to be doing any
chasing, but hello anyway.
It's good to see you again."
ALFRED
(Laughing)
"It's so good to see you
my dear!"
Alfred and Chase hug as they smile and laugh.
ALFRED
(Cont)
"Why have you come?"
CHASE
"I'm here working on one
of the patients at Arkham.
I need to talk to Bruce about
the patient right away. Is
he here?"
ALFRED
"Yes, but I'm afraid that
something has happened to him."
CHASE
(With concern)
"What happened?"
ALFRED
"Perhaps you should just
come in my dear."
Chase walks in the house and suddenly hears her name being called
again from upstairs.
DICK
(O.S.)
"Chase!"
CHASE
"I seem to be very
Popular here."
ALFRED
"Popular or not, you're
Always welcomed here."
Then she looks up the stairs to see Dick running down the stairs
toward her.
CHASE
(Cont)
"Well if it isn't my
favourite sidekick."
Chase and Dick hug.
CHASE
(Cont.)
"How have you been?"
DICK
"Fine."
CHASE
"Really? That's good
to hear."
DICK
"I'm afraid that Bruce
Is well..."
ALFRED
"I was just on my way to
take her up to see him.
Follow me Dr. Meridian."
CHASE
"Good to see you again
Dick."
DICK
"Same to you."
Barbara walks up to Dick and looks at him in awe. She seems a little
jealous by the way that he's looking at the woman going up the steps
with her Uncle.
BARBARA
"So who's the bimbo?"
Dick looks at Barbara with disgust and smirks as he then turns around
and starts up the steps. Barbara just shrugs her shoulders and starts
off toward the kitchen.
CUT TO:
52 INT: BRUCE'S ROOM- NEAR EVENING 52
Camera shows Bruce still in a trance lying on his bed. Chase and
Alfred stand over him in concern.
CHASE
"So it was The Scarecrow
That did this?"
ALFRED
"Yes. I'm afraid that The
Scarecrow has a known power
that can make his victim
fear him and anything else
that they may possibly fear."
CHASE
"This may be hard to fix,
but I will try to bring
him out of it."
ALFRED
(Smiling)
"I know you can."
CHASE
(Turning around)
"Why so?"
ALFRED
"Because you are the
best."
With those words Alfred leaves the room and Chase behind to deal with
Bruce's condition. Chase smiles and shakes her head as Alfred leaves
shutting the door behind him. Chase turns back to Bruce lying on the
bed.
Camera focuses on Bruce's face, as he seems to have broken out into a
cold sweet. He starts twisting and turning his head violently.
CHASE
"Bruce? Bruce can you
hear me? It's Dr. Chase
Meridian. I know you can
hear me Bruce. Just don't
give into what you're seeing.
It's all just a bad dream.
You're actually at home in
bed with me by your side."
Bruce continues to shake around violently.
CHASE
(Cont.)
"You can talk to me Bruce.
Tell me what you see. You
can talk. Try to break
through what you're seeing.
Tell me what you are seeing."
BRUCE
(Trying hard to talk;
almost screaming)
"MY PARENTS!!!!! NO!!!!"
CHASE
"Bruce, listen to me.
You got through that.
It was a very hard
thing to do, but you
finally surpassed what
happened all that long ago."
BRUCE
(Head shaking)
"NO!!!! I'VE GOT TO SAVE
VICCI?"
CHASE
(Confused)
"Vicci? Bruce, who's
Vicci?"
BRUCE
"HAVE TO STOP THE JOKER!"
CHASE
(Shaking her head
now understanding)
"Bruce, you already
saved Vicci. She's
at her home now, safe.
The Joker is dead also.
You don't have to worry
about that."
BRUCE
(Straining through
visions going
all through him)
"GOTTA SAVE THE KIDS
FROM PENGUIN'S GRASPS!!"
CHASE
"You did stop the Penguin,
Bruce. Don't you remember?
You stopped everything that
he tried to do. He's dead
now. You have to remember
that."
BRUCE
(Screaming)
"TWO-FACE!!!!! NO!!!!
DON'T KILL HIS PARENTS!!"
CHASE
(Taking Bruce's
hand)
"There was nothing that
you could do about that.
Fait had already sealed
their deaths. Dick soon
got past it when he became
your partner in stopping
Crime."
BRUCE
(Still screaming)
"GOTTA UNFREEZE THE CITY!!!
CAN'T LET FREEZE WIN!!!"
CHASE
(Sighing)
"You did stop Mr. Freeze
and restore Gotham City
to what it was. You, Robin,
and Batgirl saved everyone.
Everything is ok now."
BRUCE
(Screaming even
louder)
"SCARECROW!!!! THE SCARECROW!!
NO!!!! DON'T KILL ME
.... PLEASE!!!!!!"
CHASE
"You have to fight him.
He's put some kind of
spell on you and you
have to snap out of
it. Come on Bruce! You
Have to snap out of this!"
BRUCE
"I CAN'T STOP HIM!!!!!"
CHASE
"Yes you can! In all
your life you have
fought off worse villains
then this Scarecrow! You
can't let his little spell
get the best of you! Now
wake up!"
Bruce suddenly sits straight up and screams with his eyes opening
shortly afterward. He stops screaming when Chase grabs a hold of him.
He turns toward her and looks at her curiously.
BRUCE
"Chase?"
CHASE
(Smiling)
"Yes."
BRUCE
"What are you doing here?
How did I get here?"
CHASE
(Laughs)
"You were brought back
here after you suffered
from The Scarecrow's eyes."
BRUCE
"But I knew to avoid them.
How did I still get affected?"
CHASE
"I'm not sure, but I
know that it'll be
explained soon."
BRUCE
"Still, why are you
here? Shouldn't you
Be in Cambridge?"
CHASE
"Actually the reason I'm
in Gotham is the reason
I'm here to see you. There's
something that I have to tell
you about Harvey Two-Face's
condition."
BRUCE
"How did you know that
he's still alive?"
CHASE
"Commissioner Gordon asked me
to come to Gotham to talk to a
patient at Arkham. I didn't know
which one it was at the time, but
I found out when I arrived that
it was Two-Face, still alive."
BRUCE
"Why would you need to talk
to Two-Face?"
CHASE
"A cure was found for him."
BRUCE
"What?"
CHASE
"Harvey is going to have an
operation to remove what's on
the left side of his face. He'll
be Harvey Dent once again. They
wanted me to talk him into having
the operation and I was successful."
BRUCE
"When will the operation be?"
CHASE
"As soon as possible. They could
move him to the hospital
as early as tonight."
BRUCE
(trying to get up)
"Well we better get over there."
Bruce stands and turns to the window in his room to see none other
then the Batsignal.
BRUCE
"I guess that'll have to
wait for awhile."
Bruce starts for the Exit to his room with Chase in pursuit.
CHASE
"Are you sure that you're
in any condition to be fighting
tonight?"
BRUCE
"It doesn't matter. I have
a job to do. I just hope
that Dick and Barbara didn't
leave without me."
Bruce throws the door open to see Alfred coming toward the door.
ALFRED
"Master Bruce! You're awake
Sir!"
BRUCE
"And much better. I have to get
out there."
ALFRED
"I must inform you sir that
Master Grayson and my niece
have already left."
BRUCE
"It doesn't surprise me. I'll
just have to catch up with them."
Bruce motions for Chase to come over to him.
BRUCE
"Meet me at Arkham. Hopefully
this won't take long."
CHASE
"Ok. Good luck."
CUT TO:
53 EXT: BAT MOBILE- DUSK 53
Camera shows the Bat Mobile leaving the Bat Cave at a fast rate as it
speeds through the tunnel toward the exit to the cave.
CUT TO:
54 EXT. ARKHAM ASYLUM- DUSK 54
Robin and Batgirl are getting off of their motorcycles and are about
ready to enter the gate when they suddenly hear a loud motor pulling
toward them. They look back curiously to see the Batmobile coming
right toward them. The two kids are in shock as they see Batman get
out.
ROBIN
"Batman! You're better!"
BATMAN
"Yes Robin. Thanks to
Dr. Meridian I'm feeling
Much more like myself. Do
Either of you know what's
Going on?"
BATGIRL
"They didn't tell us much
At the police station. Just
That they…"
BATMAN
"Wanted us to come here?
Yes they told me the same
Thing."
ROBIN
"You got here rather quickly
For someone that just has woken
Up from that horrible nightmare
That you were going through."
BATMAN
"I'm just feeling more rejuvenated
Is all."
ROBIN
"Are you sure?"
BATMAN
"I'm fine Robin. Now
Let's go in and see
What the Commissioner
Wanted."
CUT TO:
55 INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM – DEATH ROW – DUSK 55
Several police officers are standing around taking pictures and
collecting evidence around the electric chair.
Commissioner Gordon and Detective Montoya are watching on as the
Terrific Trio joins them.
BATMAN
"Commissioner…"
GORDON
"Ah Batman and friends. I'm
Glad that you've finally arrived.
We have a bit of a problem
Here."
Batman motions for Robin and Batgirl to step out of the room. Both of
them feel reluctant to leave, but do so anyway.
GORDON
"Doctor Burton was killed
Here last night in this chair."
BATMAN
"Doctor Burton was a good
Man."
MONTOYA
"Yeah, well his death was no
Accident."
BATMAN
"What makes you say that?"
GORDON
"The guards picked up something
From last night on the surveillance.
But to tell you the truth, I'm not so
Sure that it's a good idea to go along
with the fund raiser this afternoon."
BATMAN
"From what I've heard, that isn't
Possible. The fundraiser was for
The WWE to come here to Gotham. I
Don't believe that Vince McMahon is
Going to easily just cancel his show
Whether someone that worked here died
Or not."
GORDON
"That's understandable."
Suddenly Dr. Chase Meridian comes walking into the room very
confused. The three turn around to see her.
CHASE
"I saw Robin and Batgirl
Out there. I was wondering
What was going on?"
GORDON
"Ah, yes, welcome back,
Dr. Meridian. I'm trusting
That you remember Batman correct?"
CHASE
(Winking at
Batman)
"Of course I do."
BATMAN
(Smiling)
"It's good to see
you again after so
long Dr. Meridian."
CHASE
"Same to you."
GORDON
"And this is Detective Renee
Montoya. She heads up the force
Now."
Chase and Montoya shake hands.
CHASE
"So, is someone going to
tell me what's going on here
or is this a game show where
I have to guess at what happened?"
GORDON
"Oh, I'm sorry about that.
Dr. Burton was killed last
Night in this room thanks to
Our state of the art electric
Chair."
CHASE
"Oh, God. I remember talking
To this man the last time I
Was in this building before
Leaving Gotham."
GORDON
"We were just on our way to
look at the surveillance tapes.
Would you like to join us?"
CHASE
"Sure."
Everyone starts walking out of the room. Chase turns back around to
look at the body one last time. She looks around the room and smells
a very odd odour. However, she turns around and continues walking.
CUT TO:
56 INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM HALLWAY- NIGHT 56
Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Chase, Gordon, and Montoya all are walking
down one of the dark hallways in the Asylum. They can see that there
is graffiti everywhere.
GORDON
"I'm sure that you
Already know this,
But all of these party
Favours weren't here before
Now."
BATMAN
"So I gathered. And I
Wouldn't feel it would
Be wise to let the inmates
Celebrate for any reason
Anyway."
MONTOYA
"We have yet to make any
Sense of what all of this
Trash on the walls represents
Or says, but our crime labs
Are working on it."
The way that Montoya says this seems to imply that the Terrific Trio
should stay away from the crime scene and leave the detecting up to
the police.
Everyone continues down the hallway as quickly as they can, not
saying another word.
CUT TO
57 INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM SECURITY ROOM – NIGHT 57
The control board has been smashed up as Batman, Robin, Batgirl,
Chase, Gordon, and Montoya walk into the room to investigate what has
happened
GORDON
"This is where everything
Goes North."
MONTOYA
"There was that much electricity.
Used it to completely blow
The fuse keeping Arkham
In power."
The monitor shows the halls of Arkham Asylum and at the end of the
hall is shown a room to the right with lighting and electricity
flowing out and a man screaming. The video then stops playing and
goes to a static screen.
GORDON
"There is no mistaking that
someone killed Dr. Burton."
CHASE
"Wasn't that obvious to start
With sir? I mean couldn't you
Tell that he was strapped down
And everything. There would've
Been no way for anyone to have
Thrown that switch by themselves."
BATMAN
"That's right, but who would kill
Him? Commissioner, are any of the
Prisoners missing?"
GORDON
"No. Not a one."
ROBIN
"Have any of them been
Questioned about what
Happened?"
MONTOYA
"No. Why should they be?
It would be a complete waste
Of our time to do so."
BATGIRL
"Someone might have seen
Something last night though.
It's definitely worth talking…"
MONTOYA
"I seriously don't believe so.
We'd be wasting our precious time
Bothering with those psychos when we
Know good and well that they wouldn't
Help us even if they wanted to."
ROBIN
"Look, maybe you should take some
Advice yourself and pull that corncob
Out of your ass!"
BATMAN
"Robin! That's enough! Detective
Montoya does have a point. We all
Have more important things to be
Doing instead of questioning the
Prisoners here, like trying to
Capture The Scarecrow. For all we
Know, he could be out there committing
His next crime already. Thank you for
Calling us Commissioner. We will keep
A look out for anyone suspicious enough
To have done this…"
CHASE
"Wait!"
Everyone turns to Chase.
GORDON
"Yes, Dr. Meridian?"
CHASE
"Who else was working
Here late into the night
Besides Dr. Burton?"
GORDON
"There's no way of
Knowing the answer to
That. We'd have to check
The staff files, and even
Then we probably wouldn't
Get anywhere with it. The
Working hours for the staff
Here varies off and on. They
Barely even bother to keep a
Record of such things."
CHASE
"Perhaps we should keep a
Look out for employees that
Don't return to work today
Or within the next few days.
Those that don't return become
Top suspects."
GORDON
"That might just work. We'll
Keep that in mind Dr. Meridian.
I knew it was a good idea to have
You come back at such a time."
CHASE
"Just doing what I can."
BATMAN
"We won't keep you any
Longer. We have our work
Cut out for us now if The
Scarecrow isn't our only
Problem. Thank you for
Your time."
The Terrific Trio leave the room.
GORDON
"Now, Dr. Meridian, how did
Your meeting with Mr. Wayne go?"
CHASE
"It went quite well, actually.
He said that he'd be over here
In a little while to over see
The case at hand."
Suddenly to everyone, especially the surprise of the audience, Bruce
Wayne walks into the room.
CHASE
"Well, speak of the Devil.
Here he is now."
BRUCE
"Well, I hope that you were
Saying some good things about
This little devil here."
CHASE
"And why wouldn't we?"
GORDON
"It's good of you to come
Mr. Wayne. Oh, I'd like for
You to meet the new Detective
Of the force. This is Renee
Montoya."
Bruce and Montoya shake hands.
MONTOYA
"It's good to finally meet
You. I've heard a lot of very
Interesting things about you."
BRUCE
"You shouldn't believe all of it
Though. A lot of it's complete
Lies."
MONTOYA
"I'm sure."
GORDON
"How is the lovely girlfriend
Doing?"
Chase looks a little saddened hearing this news.
BRUCE
"Julie's doing quite
Well that I know of."
GORDON
"That's great to here.
Listen, Renee, why don't
You go back to Police
Headquarters and listen in
For any possible disturbances
From The Scarecrow. If we're lucky
He'll give us a night off after
Everything that happened last night,
But we've got to be sure."
MONTOYA
"Yeah sir."
Montoya leaves the room.
GORDON
"Well, let's go deal with
Harvey's transfer shall we?"
Bruce, Gordon, and Chase all leave the room behind.
CUT TO:
58 EXT. ABANDONED SUBWAY- NIGHT 58
The camera shows an abandoned subway filled with cobwebs and three
train carriages sitting on the tracks unused for years by the look of
it, out of the carriage comes PROFESSOR JONATHON CRANE with the
scarecrow costume on but without the mask as he sits down on the
steps of the subway, he closes his eyes.
FLASHBACK:
59 INT. LECTURE HALL – DAY 59
A little younger and cleaner Dr. Jonathon Crane paces back and forth
lecturing to himself.
CRANE
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings
Total obliteration. I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and
Through me. And when it has gone past I
Will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be
Nothing. Only I will remain...
STUDENT
"Dr. Crane, I don't think anyone in this
Room knows what the hell you're talking
About."
Crane stops suddenly and looks around, realizing he is in front of a
full lecture hall.
Crane pauses, than smiles.
CRANE
"Very well Mr. Snow, what is your
greatest fear?"
SNOW
"Fear itself?"
CRANE
"Nonsense Mr. Snow, if fear is inevitable,
Controllable, then why can it not be our
Ally as well?"
Blank stares.
CRANE
(Cont.)
"Mr. Snow, I could talk all day about the
Extent of fear on the placement of
Society, how about I show you instead?"
Crane walks behind the lab table and pulls out a large aquarium.
Behind the glass is a large black cat.
The class leans forward.
Crane reaches back behind the table and pulls out a small white
mouse. He holds the mouse by the tail and waves it in front of the
glass. The cat begins to hiss and claw at the glass.
CRANE
(Cont.)
"Conflict is dictated by fear, nature, by
Definition is the balance of that fear.
The cat knows the mouse is afraid and
Therefore knows he's in control, but what
Happens when..."
Crane places a cover on the aquarium, and then turns the valve on a
small canister connected to the cover. A red gas leaks into the
aquarium, but the cat seems unaffected.
Crane takes away the cover and picks up the mouse.
Crane drops the mouse into the aquarium. The mouse immediately runs
to the corner, and the cat drops low and prowls forward. Suddenly the
mouse turns and squeals, the cat quickly retracts with its fur and
begins ramming into the glass on the opposite side desperate to
escape.
Crane reaches in to pull out the cat, but the cat sinks its claws
into Crane's wrist. Crane pulls back holding his hand and glares at
the cat.
Crane then takes a syringe and presses a small drop of amber liquid
onto the mouse's neck.
The mouse pauses, and then stands up on its legs, it hisses and
charges the cat's throat. After a minute of squealing and hissing the
white mouse is soaked in red, and the cat is dead.
Crane looks through the other side of the glass smiling widely.
END FLASHBACK:
60 INT. ABANDON GOTHAM SUBWAY – NIGHT 60
Jonathon Crane is shaking at what he has remembered about his past.
CRANE
"My ideas were perfect."
One of his thugs approaches him.
THUG 1
"Boss, you okay?"
Crane is thinking out loud on his figures and seems to be in intense
thought.
CRANE
"I showed them what
Fear really was."
Thug 1 looks confused.
THUG 1
"Yeah that's great."
CRANE
(Looking up)
"Where is my wife?"
THUG 1
"I'm not sure. She
Hasn't been around for
A few days now. She said
Something about her Aunt."
CRANE
"Oh, that's the last thing
I need right now! I don't want
That old witch driving me crazy!"
THUG 1
"What would ya like for me to do
Boss?"
CRANE
"Go get Dr. Jones.
I need to have a little
Talk with him."
THUG 1
"Sure thing boss."
Thug 1 runs off leaving Crane to think once again.
FLASHBACK:
61 EXT. PLAYGROUND – DAY 61
A class of children covers the playground. Dr. Crane sits off to the
side on a bench staring blankly.
A boy on the swings is sitting with his leg crossed just like Crane,
and is reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
A group of boys comes up behind him. The main bully looks familiar,
but he's too young for the audience to really know.
BULLY
"Hey, Ichabod, you want
To swing eh?"
Before the young Crane can get off the swing, two of the bullies
begin pushing him back and forth.
YOUNG CRANE
"No! Let me down! Stop!"
Crane looks up from his grading and notices the boy.
BULLY
"Are you scared Ethiopian boy?"
They push the swing higher and higher.
YOUNG CRANE
"Stop! Please stop!
Let me down! Please!"
Young Crane starts to cry, but the bullies just push harder.
Crane runs to the fence, fighting with it, screaming at the boys, but
he is mute.
The book flies free of Young Crane's hands, and the pages break free,
raining down onto the playground.
BULLY
"Skin and bones is scared."
The bullies laugh and push him even harder; Young Crane breaks free
of the swing and flies sprawling onto the ground.
YOUNG CRANE
"My leg, you broke my leg, somebody help
Me, please!"
The bullies run away as the teacher comes running. The pages of the
book rain down dreamily over him.
Crane is still yelling at the fence but now it is audible.
CRANE
"Leave him alone, stop it,
Leave me alone, please stop it!"
Crane realizes there is no one at the swing, and everyone around is
now staring at him. He fixes his hair and gets ready to walk back to
his bench, but a beautiful woman suddenly walks over to him. Crane
stares at her in awe.
Suddenly she slaps Crane in the face, and again, and again…
END FLASHBACK:
62 INT. ABANDONED SUBWAY- NIGHT 62
An old woman who seems to be wearing what looks like a Halloween
Witches costume is slapping Jonathon Crane in the face.
Crane comes back to reality and looks into the face of the old woman.
He screams and falls backward into the train. This woman is Crane's
wife's AUNT HILDA.
CRANE
"My God Hilda!"
HILDA
"You really need
To work on your
Manors boy."
CRANE
"My manors? You're the
One that gave students
At Vassard College some
Sort of chemical in their
Food for crying out loud!
You're one to talk about
Having manors."
Hilda is about to give a come back, because of her anger, but stops
when she hears a woman's laughter. They both turn to see an extremely
gorgeous woman dressed in an exquisite dress. She has diamonds on
every finger and on both ears. She also wears a humongous diamond on
a necklace around her neck. She is holding a newspaper in her arm
while she takes off one of her long white gloves. This is Dr. Crane's
wife, MARSHA CRANE, or MARSHA "QUEEN OF DIAMONDS".
MARSHA
"Unbelievable. The
King of fear is afraid
Of my Aunt. Who
Would've ever thought it
Possible? You really should
Get through this fear
Darling before you hurt
Yourself, or worse, hurt
Our great franchise."
Marsha looks at the sweet pouring down her husbands face.
MARSHA
(Cont.)
"You haven't been having
Those horrible visions again
Have you darling?"
CRANE
"How observant of you
Marsha."
MARSHA
(Smiling)
"You might want to see
This."
Marsha takes the newspaper out of her arms and hands it over toward
Crane.
CRANE
"I have no use for reading
That trash. I have to put
Up with that damn annoying
Gossip Gerty everywhere
As it is. I'd much rather
Not read her collum dealing
With all of the shitty celebrations
That the high-class people go to.
We used to be like those people.
Do you remember that Marsha?"
MARSHA
"Yes dear, I do. I
Miss it all very much
As well. But I believe
That you will enjoy what
The main headline is talking
About."
Crane sighs and takes the newspaper. The front page has a large
picture of Harvey "Two-Face". The headline says "Former Serial Killer
To Undergo Surgery". The paper goes on to say that someone within the
Asylum had contacted the newspaper to tell them the news. Apparently
spies exist everywhere.
CRANE
"Two-Face? I thought
He was killed a few
Years back?"
MARSHA
"So did everyone else,
But as you can tell,
That's not so."
CRANE
"What kind of surgery
Are they talking about?"
MARSHA
"They're going to attempt
To cure him."
CRANE
"That monster is getting
A second chance to live
His life. Completely
Unfair to everything
Unjust in this world."
MARSHA
"That's exactly what I
Thought about the whole
Thing as well."
CRANE
"They wouldn't let me
Continue my research,
But they'll let that
Maniac have another
Shot at normal life.
Hell, I bet they'll
Even let him have his
Old office back as District
Attorney."
MARSHA
"I don't know about that
Dear."
CRANE
"Well, I sure do. I think
We should ruin their chances
Of this all working out."
MARSHA
"Oh my. That sounds like
Such fun."
CRANE
"Oh indeed my dear. It
Will be."
Suddenly the main thug returns with a few others pushing a large cage
in the darkness. Crane gets up and scratches his head.
CRANE
(Cont.)
"What are you doing?"
THUG 1
"You told me that you
Wanted Dr. Jones to be
Brought to you."
MARSHA
"And why would you be
Needing my main attraction?"
CRANE
"To tell you the truth dear,
I don't really remember."
HILDA
"How convenient for you."
MARSHA
"Aunt Hilda dear, why don't
You go stir your caldron
For a while dear. We have
Some plans to work through."
HILDA
"Well, I guess I know when
I'm not wanted."
Aunt Hilda walks away from the others.
CRANE
"Why do you keep her around
Here for? She could be a
Liability to us."
MARSHA
"I know, but she just
Wants to help us out.
I wish you would
Understand that."
CRANE
"I try, but she is very
Annoying and bothersome
At times."
Crane and Marsha walk over to the cage that's still standing in the
darkness.
MARSHA
"Waylon… You in there
Darling?"
JONES
(O.S.)
"Yes…"
The voice is definitely coming from within the cage, but it seems
very deep and menacing.
MARSHA
"Why don't you bring him
Into the light boys. Poor
Thing doesn't get to see it
Very often."
The thugs obey and pull the cage into the light… However, in the
light doesn't come what the audience believes to be a man. In the
light stands a humongous monster of sorts. He wears a pair of dress
pants along with a button up shirt and tie. His body is completely
grey and his face resembles that of a crocodile. This is DR. WAYLON
JONES… or as most Batman fans would know to be KILLER CROC MORGAN.
CRANE
"How's the research coming
Doctor?"
JONES
"Slow…"
CRANE
"I'm sorry to hear
That."
MARSHA
"Well, you have to
Remember, he doesn't
Have the best of scientific
Equipment available to him
Plus, his degree…"
JONES
"What about my degree?"
MARSHA
"Well, I'd hate to say it,
But you were taught by the
Circus that you were forced
To live with after your parents
In Florida threw you out into the
Cold… Or well, I guess into the hot
Tropical climate."
JONES
"None of that is my fault. I can't
help that I was forced to take college
on the internet."
MARSHA
"I know hunny. Listen,
I do have something that
Might interest you though."
JONES
"And that would be?"
MARSHA
"There is going to be a
Wrestling competition that's
Coming here to Gotham City. I
Believe that you might enjoy a
Little physical exercise. You've
Been couped up in that lab for quite
Awhile now."
JONES
"That's because you've kept me
Locked up like some monster!"
CRANE
"That's because you are a
Monster! However, we're all
Monsters here, aren't we? None
Of that should really matter
Though. The point is that you
Could make a lot of money off of
This little wrestling venture to
Help with your research."
JONES
"I left the wrestling world a long
Time ago. I can never return to it
Again. Don't you remember? I ate some
Of my competitors."
CRANE
"Oh come on now. That's not the way
To be. You need to be daring. What
Happened to all of that anger that
Used to exist inside you?"
JONES
"I've tried my best to avoid it
Whenever I can."
CRANE
"Alright, but it must be quite
Boring being locked up in that
Tinny cell all the time. I bet
You'd love to have some fresh
Air at some point."
MARSHA
"And you must not forget the
Money. Your research could
Use it and we can't keep
Supplying money to you all
The time. We have ourselves
To think about as well you
Know? Poor Jonathon here is
Having more and more trouble
Being able to pay for the
Chemicals that he needs for
His fear devices."
Dr. Jones looks down and sighs.
JONES
"Fine. I'll do it."
MARSHA
"Wonderful! I'll be
Your manager. It'll be
Just perfect."
CRANE
"Are you sure that you
Should be doing that?"
MARSHA
"Oh come now. No one has yet
To recognize me with all
Of these beautiful diamonds
And such. Besides, since becoming
The Queen of Diamonds, I've become
A very upstanding lady to the citizens
Of this retched town."
CRANE
"Fine. Take him on then."
MARSHA
"Wonderful. Now you stay
Out of trouble darling."
CRANE
"Oh believe me, I will."
MARSHA
(Smiling)
"Let him out of the
Cage boys."
The thugs open the door to the cage and Dr. Jones steps out.
MARSHA
"Hmm… I guess you'll need
An alias… How about…"
JONES
"How about we just stay
With the one that I used
When I wrestled before. I
Might as well return to my
Origin anyway. You can call
Me Killer Croc Morgan."
MARSHA
(Laughing evilly)
"Fabulous. Let's
Get moving. The show
Starts in under an hour."
Marsha turns back to Crane.
MARSHA
(Cont.)
"Later darling."
CRANE
"Have fun dear."
Marsha and Croc leave the area behind. The thugs look at Crane for
instructions. Crane looks at them like they're all idiots.
CRANE
"Get that damn cage
Out of my sight."
The thugs nod and leave with the cage. Crane starts to walk back
toward the train, but suddenly feels light-headed as he sits down in
a nearby chair. His head starts to pound as he begins to have another
flashback…
FLASHBACK:
63 INT. GCU BOARD ROOM – DAY 63
Jonathon Crane is shown sitting down in a boardroom with the moneyman
of the university, DEREK POWERS, and three professors all staring him
down.
POWERS
"Professor Crane, your methods
Seem very questionable and
Extremely Disturbing."
CRANE
"But they work. It's my way
Of showing the kids…"
POWERS
"Look John, I'm going to
Have to cut to the chase
Here."
The Head of the GCU Psychology Department PROFESSOR MILES LAMBERT
stands up from his chair.
MILES
"I'll handle it from here Derek.
(To Crane)
"Basically John there have been
many complaints about your
teaching methods and we must
say we do not disagree."
CRANE
"What are you trying to tell
Me?"
MILES
"Mr. Crane, I have to be the
one to tell you, that you're
fired."
Crane's face starts to look down.
CRANE
"This can't be right?"
MILES
"Perhaps it's not, but the
Fact remains that we can't
Have a reputation for teaching
The principles of fear to students.
It's just not what this University
Is after. We have enough fear out in
Gotham City as is without our teachers
Trying to put it through the heads of
Their students. I'm sorry Jonathon. I
Hate this just as much as the rest of
Us. You were a really good friend of
Mine."
Crane gets out of his seat and walks out of the room.
END FLASHBACK:
We have a white screen fade on the scene of Crane leaving the room.
NEW FLASHBACK:
64 INT. GOTHAM UNIVERSITY -MILES OFFICE –NIGHT 64
Miles Lambert works through the clock grading papers at his desk.
The sound of approaching footsteps takes Miles away from the grading.
MILES
"Hello? Who's there?"
Miles gets up from his desk rushing to the hall.
MILES
(Cont.)
"These premises are off limits
After…"
CUT TO:
65 INT. HALLWAY- NIGHT 65
Miles emerges into the hallway seeing that it's completely empty.
Miles looks around and goes back in his office. Thinking twice he
closes the door.
CUT TO:
66 INT. OFFICE- NIGHT 66
Miles settles back into his seat, and resumes grading.
A furious pounding at the door comes to the door suddenly. Miles
jumps in his seat. He nervously adjusts his glasses.
MILES
(Cont.)
"Hello? Who's there?"
Miles slowly gets up from his seat and walks to the door. He opens it
quickly, and looks into the hall. There's nothing there.
He runs back into his office and grabs the phone finding to his
horror that it's dead.
He runs out into the hall.
CUT TO:
67 INT. HALLWAY- NIGHT 67
Miles walks down the dimly lit hall, checking each open door for a
phone. He sees a reflection of someone in a window. He turns toward
the figure finding no one.
He rounds a corner, a red gas permeating from a locker. He coughs a
bit, and then keeps running.
As he runs he looks down at his skin, leeches cover every inch of his
body.
MILES
(Cont.)
"My God, get off, get them off!"
Miles sprints through the hall screaming. He rushes through the
history department and slams into a glass case, a Scythe hits the
floor, echoing through the halls.
The leeches are moving up his face. He screams out loudly as he runs
through the doors, into…
CUT TO:
68 INT. AQUATIC CENTER- NIGHT 68
Miles sprints towards the Olympic sized pool and dives in.
He resurfaces moments later with a sense of relief. The leeches are
gone.
He wades to the edge of the pool. Two feet are waiting.
He slowly looks up to the shadowy face.
MILES
(Cont.)
"Crane, what are you…"
Dr. Crane slams the scythe down into his back.
Crane turns to leave, thinks better of it, and then turns back.
He picks up the scythe and slams it down again and again. Dr. Crane
is enjoying this.
CUT TO:
69 EXT. WAYNE MANOR- NIGHT 69
A can is shown pulling up to the front entrance of Wayne Manor. Bruce
Wayne gets out of the can and walks into the house.
CUT TO:
70 INT. MAIN LOBBY- NIGHT 70
Bruce walks into the front door of the Mansion. He is met immediately
by Alfred who takes his coat.
BRUCE
"Thank you Alfred.
Anything happen while
I was gone?"
ALFRED
"Not that I'm aware of.
Dick and Barbara were
Confused why you stayed
At the Asylum though. I
Didn't know what to really
Tell them. You're just lucky
That Master Dick hasn't saw
The newspaper."
BRUCE
"I know. When I find the
Idiot that's responsible
For that, I may give them
Something else to write
About while in the hospital.
Otherwise, I'm glad that you
Didn't tell them. I don't think
That Dick would be able to take
It."
DICK
(O.S.)
"Wouldn't be able to
Take what?"
BRUCE
(Smiling)
"Your surprise."
DICK
"Surprise? From what?"
Bruce takes his right hand out of his pocket to reveal two tickets.
DICK
"Oh God!"
Dick walks over and Bruce hands him the tickets.
DICK
(Cont.)
"This is for the Wrestling
Event tonight! The big thing
That you're sponsoring!"
BRUCE
"Yeah, I thought you'd like
That. We haven't been to the
Garden in quite some time, and
I felt that you deserved it. You've
Been wanting to go to one of those
Events for a long time now."
DICK
"But there's only two tickets…
What about Alfred and Barbara?"
ALFRED
"I'm too old for such things as
Wrestling, and Barbara already
Said that she wanted to spend
The night here with me."
DICK
"So it's just the two of us then?"
BRUCE
"Yeah. A little time for the boys to
Have some fun."
DICK
"Sounds great."
BRUCE
"Well, we'll have to get on
Out there if we don't want to
Miss anything."
DICK
(Smiling)
"Well, let's go!"
Dick grabs his coat and starts out the door. Bruce walks over to
Alfred and takes his coat back.
ALFRED
"Perhaps this would be
As good a time as any
To tell him what is
Really going on sir."
BRUCE
"Maybe, but I'll have
To pick the appropriate
Time to do so."
ALFRED
"I expected as much sir."
BRUCE
"Well, I'm going on then."
ALFRED
"Have a good time Master
Bruce."
BRUCE
"Thanks, oh and if Julie calls,
Just tell her that I'm fine now,
And not to worry."
ALFRED
"I'll make sure to tell her."
BRUCE
"Thanks Alfred."
Bruce walks out the door and Alfred turns to leave but sees Barbara
standing behind him.
Alfred is a bit spooked, but otherwise, it seems as if he expected
her to be standing there.
ALFRED
"You really shouldn't do that
You know dear. I'm quite a bit
Too old to be getting scared
Like that."
BARBARA
"Sorry Uncle Alfred. I just
Wanted to hear what was said.
What are you and Bruce keeping
From us?"
ALFRED
(Sighing)
"Come on my dear. I'll make
Us some dinner."
Barbara and Alfred walk out of the room.
CUT TO:
71 INT. ABANDONED SUBWAY- NIGHT 71
Crane suddenly awakens. He's no longer sitting in the chair. He's now
lying on the floor. He sits up and puts his left hand on his
forehead. Obviously he has a splitting headache.
Suddenly he hears the sound of humming and singing coming from deep
within the tunnels of the subway. Crane tries to shake the sounds
away believing that he's just hearing things. However, the sounds
won't leave. Crane stands up suspiciously. He picks up his mask and
puts it on becoming The Scarecrow again and starts walking slowly
toward the sounds.
He emerges from the dark tunnels into one of the lobbies to see, to
his surprise, a woman wearing what looks like a red, white, and black
clown costume jumping rope around the place as she continues to hum
and sing to herself.
The Scarecrow looks on at her in amusement as well as anger for the
fact that she'd managed to find her way into his lair.
Harley Quinn suddenly stops jumping rope and looks over toward where
The Scarecrow is standing. She waves and puts a big smile on her
face.
HARLEY
"Hi ya, Mr. S!"
The Scarecrow moves farther back into the darkness, but he knows that
he's been caught.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"Why don't ya come out
To Play?"
The Scarecrow steps out of the shadows finally and walks forward
toward her. He gets severely close to her face and just stares at
her. She just continues to smile at him. Suddenly The Scarecrow's
eyes glow red as he looks into her eyes.
SCARECROW
"Have you ever had
The living hell scared
Out of you girly?"
Harley just turns her head sideways and giggles. She then moves her
right hand up to The Scarecrows face and pinches the nose on his
mask.
HARLEY
"You're so funny. But
You should know Mr. S
That I'm not easily taken
By your spells. I've found
Ways to avoid the effects
And made them all a part of
The make-up on my face. Poor
Silly little Scarecrow. I thought
You had a brain unlike a certain
Other one that I've heard of."
The Scarecrow snarls and turns away from Harley. He starts walking
away from her.
HARLEY
"Where ya goin' hun?"
The Scarecrow turns back around and stares at her deeply. As he is
doing that, however, he is busy pulling something out of his back
pockets. It's one of his fear grenades! He throws it at Harley and
she just stands there frowning as it hits right beside her and
engulfs her in fear gas.
The Scarecrow laughs evilly as he watches the gas surround her.
SCARECROW
"That'll teach ya."
However, as the gas cloud clears, to The Scarecrow's horror she is
still standing there smiling at him.
HARLEY
"Did I pass professor?"
SCARECROW
"Who are you?"
HARLEY
"Why, I'm Harley Quinn,
And I'm the next best
Bad girl since The
Catwoman."
SCARECROW
"Harley Quinn huh?
Kind of like the
Harlequin. Trying
To follow in the
Footsteps of The
Joker are we?"
HARLEY
"You could say that.
However, you should
Know that I'm actually
His daughter."
The Scarecrow's interest becomes a bit bleak at this point.
Apparently he doesn't seem to believe her.
SCARECROW
"You, the daughter of
The ruthless gangster
Jack Napier? How and
Why should I believe
Anything you say? Jack
Napier never had any
Children."
HARLEY
"Did you know my father?"
SCARECROW
(Laughing)
"No I didn't. In fact
I'm glad that he's
Dead. He was no more
Then a low down scumbag
That no one gave a shit
About. Hell, his own boss
Betrayed him because he
Was doing naughty things
With the big man's girlfriend.
I don't see why in hell you
Expect me to believe what
You're telling me. I think
You're full of shit!"
Harley frowns and pulls some papers out of a small purse that she's
carrying.
HARLEY
"Take a look Mr. S."
The Scarecrow takes the papers and looks at them thoroughly. He
suddenly looks up from the papers and stares at her. He then takes
off his mask and looks at her with amazement in his eyes.
CRANE
"But Alisha leaped to
Her doom. It can't be
Possible."
Harley takes off her mask to reveal her beautiful face.
CRANE
"Oh my God. You look
Just like her."
QUINZELLE
"You say you didn't know
My father, but it's apparent
That you knew my mother."
CRANE
"Yes I did. She was my aunt.
We're related."
QUINZELLE
"Well then, I say that we
Avenge the deaths of our
Loved ones together."
CRANE
"What are you talking about?"
QUINZELLE
"Batman was the one that
Caused your aunt to commit
Suicide. We should avenge
Her death together."
Crane turns around.
CRANE
"Batman didn't cause her
To do that. It was your
Retched father, and you
Know that."
Crane turns back around to face her again.
CRANE
(Cont.)
"Do you seriously
Believe that I'm
Going to fall for
This?"
QUINZELLE
"No, I don't expect
You to, but we're
Blood. We have the
Same evilness flowing
Through us. I found
You didn't I?"
CRANE
"Wait… You're the
One that killed Dr.
Burton last night
Aren't you?"
QUINZELLE
"Ah huh."
CRANE
"What would you suggest
We do?"
QUINZELLE
(Smiling)
"Raise some hell."
Crane looks thoughtfully and then smiles.
CUT TO:
72 INT. GOTHAM SQUARE GARDEN- NIGHT 72
The arena of the Gotham Square Garden is jam-packed. Wrestling fans
sit everywhere awaiting the events to begin.
Bruce and Dick find their front row seats and sit down.
Standing in the ring is a referee, MICHAEL BUFFER, and GOSSIP GERTY
who has the microphone.
GERTY
"Good evening all
You Gotham guys
And gals. Boy are
You all going to get
An amazing experience
Tonight with the WWE! We
Have several fabulous matches
Here at The Gotham City Square
Garden just for all of
You well deserving fans
To see. You will definitely
Get your money's worth tonight."
Gossip Gerty looks out into the crowd and sees Bruce and Dick.
GERTY
(Cont.)
"Oh, my! There is the
Richest man in all of
Gotham himself. Ladies
And gentlemen, there in
The front role along with
His good friend Dick Grayson
Is none other then the man
That set up this charity for
Arkham Asylum, Bruce Wayne."
Bruce and Dick all wave embaraced and then look down.
DICK
"What is with that woman?
Everywhere we go, she feels
That she has to announce that
You're there as well."
BRUCE
"I know Dick, but you'll
Just have to get used to
Her. She's an extremely
Energetic woman."
DICK
"A little too energetic
I think."
Gossip Gerty stops clapping and returns to talking on the microphone.
GERTY
"And now, it gives me
Great honour to introduce
Your ring announcer for the
Evening, Mr. Michael Buffer."
Michael Buffer walks over to Gossip Gerty and she hands him the
microphone and gets out of the ring. She walks over to a chair at
ringside and sits down.
BUFFER
"Ladies and gentlemen,
It is time for our
Opening match of the
Evening."
The audience cheers with delight as they wait for Michael Buffer to
continue.
BUFFER
(Cont.)
"Let's get ready to
Rumble!"
The crowd continues to cheer even louder. Dick is off his chair and
cheering even louder then anyone else in the arena.
Suddenly some music starts up. For anyone in the theatre that has
watched the WWE, they're going to know who's getting ready to come
out to the arena.
CUT TO:
73 INT. ENTRANCE RAMP- NIGHT 73
The Crippler, CHRIS BENOIT suddenly enters runway ramp and starts
walking down with his same determined walk and look as he always has
when he's getting ready for a match.
BUFFER
(Cont.
O.S.)
"Making his way down
To the ring, from Calgary
Alberta, Canada, weighing
In at 234 pounds. He is The
Crippler, Chris Beniot!"
CUT TO:
74 INT. RING- NIGHT 74
Chris Beniot enters the ring and moves over to his respected corner.
His music stops as new music begins. However, this isn't the music
that the audience is expecting to hear as the music "No Chance in
Hell" begins to play.
Chris walks away from his corner and goes over to the ring ropes
closest to the entrance ramp. Michael Buffer and the referee join
him.
CUT TO:
75 INT. ENTRANCE RAMP- NIGHT 75
VINCE MCMAHON, the owner of the WWE walks out on the titan-tron and
stands before everyone in the arena.
VINCE
"I regret to inform
All of you wonderful
People of Gotham City
That this beginning
Match no longer has
Chris Beniot fighting
The Undertaker. I'm
Quite sorry for that,
But I can tell all of
You some news that might
Excite you. I'm sure you
All know who Marsha Queen
Of Diamonds is, correct?"
The audience cheers with delight at the name that Mr. McMahon has
just said.
VINCE
(Cont.)
"Well, she's been lovely
Enough to give us a great
Substitute for tonight's
Match. This is a fellow
That she claims to know
Very well."
Some new music starts up.
VINCE
(Cont.)
So without further ado,
I give you, from parts
Of Florida unknown, at
The amazing weight of 335
Pounds, being accompanied
By Marsha The Queen of Diamonds
Herself. I give you Killer Croc
Morgan!"
Killer Croc, now wearing only blue jeans, and Marsha come out onto
the entrance ramp. Marsha kisses Mr. McMahon on the cheek and it
looks as if he's about to have a heart attack so he leaves. Croc and
Marsha begin their walk down toward the ring.
Everyone in the audience is in complete awe at the looks of Killer
Croc Morgan as he enters the ring.
CUT TO:
76 INT. RINGSIDE- NIGHT 76
DICK
"That's one amazing
Costume. It looks so
Real."
BRUCE
"It wouldn't surprise
Me if it was, after all
We've seen here in Gotham."
DICK
"Are you kidding Bruce? Marsha
The Queen of Diamonds with a
Real monster like that?"
BRUCE
(Smiling)
"Perhaps you're right."
CUT TO:
77 INT. RING- NIGHT 77
Killer Croc Morgan stands tall in his corner of the ring with Marsha
right beside him giving him words of advice. Croc seems to not even
be listening to her as he stares down Chris Benoit in the other
corner.
Michael Buffer takes one good long look at Croc and decides that it's
a really good time to exit the ring. The referee looks as if he
really wants to exit as well, but he knows that he has a job to do
and needs to stay there until the bitter end to get it done.
Marsha kisses Croc on the cheek and exits the ring. The referee moves
to the center of the ring and makes the signal for the bell to be
rung. He then moves to an empty corner and stands there watching and
waiting for something to happen.
Chris Benoit stands there staring forward at this monster that he's
now going to be forced to fight in. Benoit moves forward toward Croc.
Croc just continues to stand there staring forward and sighing
heavily. Beniot stops moving and backs away again. The fans scream
loudly as Marsha raises her arms into the air trying to get their
support.
Suddenly all of the fans begin to chant Croc's name. Beniot looks all
around at the crowd. His face suddenly turns to anger as he charges
toward Killer Croc. However, as soon as Beniot reaches Croc, Croc
slings him all the way to the other side of the ring.
Croc goes to the center of the ring and roars in triumph for he seems
to be already claiming a victory. The referee looks even more
frightened then he already was, as his knees begin to shake.
Beniot jumps up and runs for Croc, hitting him in the back. However,
it doesn't even phase him, as Croc turns around and lifts Beniot up
with one hand and dangles him over his head.
The crowd looks on in amazement at what they're seeing. Bruce and
Dick both seem to start looking a bit concerned, but are still
enjoying the match.
Croc roars again as he begins to twirl Beniot in the air. He then
drops Beniot down to the mat. The referee looks down at Beniot laying
on the ground and then runs out of the ring and up the entry ramp.
Marsha laughs very happily as Croc taunts the crowd. He then turns
back to Beniot and starts to pick him up, but Beniot amazingly kicks
Croc right in the groin. Croc falls to his knees feeling the pain
consuming him.
Beniot gets to his feet as the crowd boos him for what he just did.
Beniot then spits in Croc's face and kicks him right in the ribs.
Croc falls to the ground in pain. Beniot then raises his arms into
the air and then he gives his all emphasis symbol of taking his thumb
and making a swipe across his throat signalling that it's time for
the Crippler Cross Face.
Beniot then goes in for the kill as he puts Killer Croc in the Cross
face, and Croc lies there in pain from the feeling of the submission
move being used on him.
Marsha bangs on the mat trying to get Croc to get out of the hold.
However, he seems to be making no indication of doing anything at
all… even tapping out.
Marsha jumps onto the apron of the ring and gets ready to get into
the ring, when she suddenly feels herself being pulled back down to
the floor. She turns around and looks right into the face of Harley
Quinn! She came running through the crowd and rushed into the
ringside area.
There are several WWE security men that come out of the crowd and
start to surround Harley, trying their best to get her out of there.
Bruce and Dick have already gotten off of their seats, just like most
of the rest of the audience as they all look extremely confused at
this sight before them.
Harley then smiles really large. The security men continue to edge
toward her as Marsha moves away from what's going on.
HARLEY
"You guys need to smile
A little more often."
Harley pulls out a gun of sorts.
Dick is about to jump over the railing, but Bruce stops him.
BRUCE
"We're not wearing
Our costumes."
Harley then shoots the gun and a little bang sign comes out of the
gun.
Bruce looks at the girl with very large eyes.
FLASHBACK:
78 INT. GOTHAM CATHEDRAL- NIGHT 78
The Joker is dancing in Gotham Cathedral with Vicki Vale.
JOKER
"Without you, I'd just
Not want to go on…"
The Joker pulls the trigger on the gun and a little bang sign comes
out of it. Vicki screams.
END FLASHBACK:
79 INT. RINGSIDE- NIGHT 79
Harley looks at the security men. They are all now extremely angry.
HARLEY
(Frowning)
"Well, I tried."
Harley then spin kicks one of the security men, sending him flying
into the crowd. She then starts punching her way through all of them.
Realizing that this is getting her nowhere, she then pulls out a
little spray can and fires it at all of the remaining security men.
They all cough and gag from the vicious spray coming out of the can
at them. They all finally fall to the ground.
CUT TO:
80 INT. RING- NIGHT 80
Chris Beniot no longer has the Crippler Cross Face on Killer Croc.
He's got his attention on what's going on at ringside. This is not a
good thing, because Killer Croc has now gotten on his feet.
Killer Croc walks over to Beniot and grabs him by the hair. He then
puts him in a very strong chock hold and lifts him up into the air.
Marsha gets into the ring, trying her best to get away from what
Harley is doing at ringside, because she's now harassing the
timekeeper, Michael Buffer, and the announce teams. Marsha, however,
looks on in delight as she sees that Croc has Beniot suspended in
mid-air.
Croc then slams Beniot to the mat in a very loud and painful looking
way.
Suddenly another referee comes running out to the ring and jumps in
as Croc goes down for the pin on Beniot. The referee counts 1… 2… 3…
and then calls for the bell to be rung.
CUT TO:
81 INT. RINGSIDE- NIGHT 81
Instead of the timekeeper ringing the bell, Harley Quinn rings it
giggling the whole time as she sits on the timekeepers lap… The
timekeeper has a humongous grin on his face… The same can be said for
all of the security men lying on the floor.
Bruce stares on in horror at the looks on the men's faces. He looks
as if he's seen a ghost.
Suddenly gunshots ring out from all around the arena as everyone in
the audience starts screaming.
Bruce and Dick both look up to one of the entrances farther up in the
audience. To his horror, he sees…
CUT TO:
82 INT. BLEACHERS ENTRANCE- NIGHT 82
The Scarecrow is firing a machine gun all over the place. There are
several of The Scarecrow's thugs all firing machine guns as well from
other different entrances to the arena.
CUT TO:
83 INT. GOTHAM SQUARE GARDEN- NIGHT 83
The crowd goes into complete panic and starts running into the
ringside area and even up onto the Titan-tron trying their best to
get away from everything that's happening.
CUT TO:
84 INT. RINGSIDE- NIGHT 84
Bruce and Dick make their way through the crowd trying to get out of
the building as quickly as they can.
DICK
"I hope by some chance
That Barbara is watching."
BRUCE
"I doubt she is, but
It really would be nice
If she was."
CUT TO:
85 INT. RING- NIGHT 85
Killer Croc, Marsha, and the referee are still standing in the ring.
Chris Beniot is still out cold lying in the center of the ring.
MARSHA
"What does he think
He's doing? Is he trying
To ruin this victory for
Us?"
CROC
"I don't know."
MARSHA
"I can't believe him.
And who is that crazy
Clown woman down there?"
CROC
"Maybe it's your hubby's
Girlfriend."
Marsha gives Croc and evil glare.
MARSHA
"That's not funny."
CROC
"Should we help them
Out?"
MARSHA
(Alarmed)
"No! We don't need
To get involved in
This. Besides, we've
Got somewhere else that
We need to be now. Let's
Go."
Killer Croc and Marsha exit the ring while the referee checks on
Chris Beniot who is starting to stir now.
Harley suddenly jumps into the ring and walks over to the referee.
She pulls him up by his shirt and looks at him. She smiles. The
referee looks at her with fear in his eyes as he shakes nervously in
her hands. The Scarecrow then gets into the ring behind the referee.
HARLEY
"Hey! I'm not the
One you need to fear."
Harley turns the referee around and allows him to look into the face
of The Scarecrow as his eyes begin to glow an evil red. The referee
screams as he continues to stare into the glowing eyes. Harley laughs
at this sight and drops the referee to the mat, and watches as he
begins to squirm around, trying to find his way out of the ring.
Harley turns around only to be slapped right in the face. She looks
back at her attacker and sees that it's Gossip Gerty!
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"How about a smile
Gerty baby!"
Harley pulls out her spray and gets ready to spray the gas when
suddenly there is a very loud sound of flapping as Harley looks up to
see Batman and Robin flying into the ring from their Batarangs.
Gerty stands back as the caped crusaders come flying into the ring.
Batman dropkicks The Scarecrow in the process of landing. The
Scarecrow falls to the mat and groans.
Harley looks a bit concerned as Robin comes flying in toward her. She
then grabs a hold of Gossip Gerty and holds onto her tightly with the
spray can still in her hands.
Robin stops where he is and just waits.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"That's right pollie.
You know what'll happen."
Robin backs away as a Thug that has snuck up behind him suddenly hits
Robin with the butt of his gun. Robin falls to the mat and lies there
as the Thug starts kicking him.
Harley then throws Gossip Gerty to the mat herself as she goes
unconscious. Harley laughs.
The Scarecrow gets up from the mat and stares at Batman.
BATMAN
"Dr. Crane…"
SCARECROW
"Oh, so you figured
Me out huh? Well, that's
Quite amazing of you Batman.
However, I thought you had
Been taken care of."
BATMAN
"It'll take a lot more then
Your scare spray to take me
Down Professor."
SCARECROW
"So be it!"
The Scarecrow then charges at Batman spearing him to the mat. Both
men are now rolling around in the ring.
Robin finally gets himself turned around as he then kicks the Thug
that has been attacking him in the stomach sending him out of the
ring. Robin gets to his feet only to be spin kicked by Harley. He
goes flying out of the ring himself.
HARLEY
(Counting with
Her fingers)
"One… Two… Three… Four…"
Just then she begins to sense something. She turns around seeing
Batman and The Scarecrow still fighting on the other side of the
ring, as The Scarecrow picks Batman up and begins to pound his head
into the turnbuckle.
Harley then turns a little more to see that Chris Beniot is now on
his feet and looking at her rather oddly, as if he has no clue what
is going on. Harley smiles and slowly, sensually, even sexually walks
over to Beniot placing her hand on his face. Beniot doesn't seem to
react to this very much.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"I've always wanted
A strong and very hot
Looking wrestler to try
New things with… Perhaps
You're just the right one."
Harley then kisses Beniot right on the lips for several long seconds.
She then removes her lips from his and looks into his eyes.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"There's just one problem
Though."
BENIOT
"And that would be?"
Harley then pulls up her spray can and sprays it in his face.
HARLEY
"You never smile."
Beniot then falls to the mat.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"That's much better
Hunny. Keep that up
And you might stand
A chance with me."
Harley then turns around only to be standing eye to eye with Robin.
He grabs her left wrist and holds onto it tightly.
ROBIN
"You're going to
Jail beautiful."
HARLEY
"Not if I can help
It."
Harley pulls out up her spray can again suddenly, before Robin can
even react to it, it starts to spray, but Harley's loose hand is then
pulled down by Gossip Gerty who is now back on her feet and looks to
be very angry.
Suddenly the "No Chance In Hell" music begins playing as Vince
McMahon comes running out to the ring.
Harley then kicks Gerty in the stomach and gives a right hook to
Robin sending both of them right to the ground.
HARLEY
(Cont.)
"That means it's time
To leave."
Harley then pulls out another gun. She shoots it into the air as a
large hook of sorts comes out of it and travels up to the rafters and
hooks itself tightly. Harley then giggles as Mr. McMahon comes into
the ring. Harley blows him a kiss and starts ascending into the air.
Robin gets to his feet and Mr. McMahon turns to him.
MCMAHON
"Do something!"
ROBIN
"Already on it."
Robin pulls out his Batarang and gets ready to fire it, however he
looks over at where Batman and The Scarecrow are first and sees
Batman clothesline The Scarecrow over the ropes, but in the process
both of them go over as well.
Robin then fires the Batarang and starts up after Harley.
CUT TO:
86 INT. RAFTERS- NIGHT 86
Harley races up to the rafters, and noticeably to her escape as Robin
follows after her. Harley looks down to see Robin coming for her.
HARLEY
"Do you have a crush
On me little boy?"
Harley laughs and continues up, as Robin gets closer. He amazingly
then grabs a hold of her leg and holds on as he starts climbing up
farther. This new weight has stopped Harley's device from continuing
to make her go up.
ROBIN
"As I said before,
You're going to jail."
HARLEY
"But I'm too young and
Beautiful for jail."
ROBIN
"Well, you're just have
To get used to it."
Harley then pulls something from out of her bag around her back. It's
a razorblade!
HARLEY
"Not tonight!"
Harley then slashes Robin's line as it snaps and he starts falling
down back toward the ring. Harley giggles and starts going up again.
Robin screams as he continues to fall to his death.
CUT TO:
87 INT. RINGSIDE- NIGHT 87
Michael Buffer runs by as Batman and The Scarecrow continue to battle
through the ringside area. Batman rams The Scarecrow's head into the
steel steps. He looks up suddenly hearing Robin as he sees to his
horror that the boy wonder is falling to his doom.
FLASHBACK:
88 INT. CIRCUS RING- NIGHT 88
The Flying Grayson's are falling to their doom in the circus tent
from Batman Forever.
END FLASHBACK:
89 INT. RINGSIDE- NIGHT 89
Batman pulls out his Batarang and gets ready to fire, however, he is
stopped by The Scarecrow slinging a chair into the back of Batman's
head.
The Scarecrow looks up and laughs evilly.
SCARECROW
"Die birdie, die!"
CUT TO:
90 INT. ARENA- NIGHT 90
Suddenly, as Robin continues to fall, a dark whip raps itself around
him and he stops falling and is suspended in mid-air. Robin looks up
to see who it was that saved him.
CUT TO:
91 INT. RAFTERS- NIGHT 91
Harley Quinn is also looking for where Robin's savour is, but the
lighting up in the rafters is too dark for even the audience to see
whom it is. Harley starts to move toward where the whip is, but
almost falls in the process. She frowns and then sticks her tongue
out into the darkness hoping that whoever it is over there sees it,
but there is no reaction so Harley just continues her escape.
CUT TO:
92 INT. RINGSIDE- NIGHT 92
Batman fires a huge punch at The Scarecrow's face and he falls over
the railing and into the crowd. Batman looks up to see Robin
suspended in mid-air. Batman fires his Batarang and goes up to Robin
helping him out of the whip as it goes back up into the darkness.
Batman and Robin both go back down toward the ring and land inside
it.
Batman turns to where The Scarecrow last was and notices that he and
all of his Thugs are now running out of the building threw one of the
many exits.
Batman and Robin re enter the ring.
CUT TO:
93 INT. RING- NIGHT 93
Vince McMahon walks over toward them extremely angry. The caped
Crusaders don't seem to notice as they are both once again looking up
into the rafters.
MCMAHON
"Are you just going to
Let them get away?"
BATMAN
"Don't worry Mr.
McMahon. We will
Do our best to stop
Them."
Suddenly several police officers come running into the arena. Most of
them do their best to get the rest of the crowd out of the arena.
Commissioner Gordon, Detective Montoya, and Batgirl all come out on
the Titan-Tron.
The three of them walk down to the ring and get in. Gordon shakes Mr.
McMahon's hand.
GORDON
"I'm really sorry about
All of this Mr. McMahon.
I'm Commissioner James
Gordon of the Gotham City
Police. I'd hate to say it,
But you have just been witness
To what our fair city goes through
Everyday."
MCMAHON
"Apparently."
Batgirl walks over to the other two caped crusaders.
BATGIRL
"Sorry I didn't get
Here in time. Traffic
Was murder out there."
ROBIN
"Sure Batgirl. By the
Way, thanks for saving
Me up there, but why did
You let that clown girl
Get away?"
BATGIRL
(Confused)
"What are you talking
About? I just have gotten
Here."
ROBIN
"But you were the one that
Let me down the line and
Saved me right?"
BATGIRL
"No. I just got
Here Robin. What else
Do I have to say to
Get you to realize that?"
ROBIN
"But…"
BATMAN
"She may be right Robin.
We don't know for sure
That she was really here."
ROBIN
"But if it wasn't her
That saved me,
Then who was it?"
BATMAN
"That's what I'm wondering
Myself."
Batman and Robin both look back up to the rafters again. Batgirl is
still confused, but looks up herself as well.
Renee Montoya comes over to them and looks at them all oddly.
MONTOYA
"Umm… I'm sure that
Whatever is up there
Is quite fascinating,
But I have a job to do,
And both of you really
Need to tell me what
Happened here."
The Terrific Trio looks back down at her.
BATMAN
"Of course, Detective
Montoya. Let's go."
Commissioner Gordon walks over to the four of them before they can
get out of the ring.
GORDON
"Batman, could you come
Look at something?"
BATMAN
"Sure Commissioner."
Batman leaves the others and walks with Gordon over to where Mr.
McMahon and several cops are standing. One cop walks by them with
Gossip Gerty hoisted around his shoulder.
Batman and Gordon make their way through the sea of cops and look
down at Chris Beniot lying on the ground with a huge grin on his
face.
GORDON
"Looks like The Joker's
Old gang is working with
The Scarecrow."
BATMAN
"No Commissioner. I'm afraid
It's something far worse then
That."
The Commissioner looks at Batman confused as the caped crusader walks
away from him. Gordon shakes his head and then pats Mr. McMahon's
shoulder sadly and walks away.
The camera focuses on Chris Beniot's face again as the scene fades.
CUT TO:
94 EXT. GOTHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- NIGHT- SNOWY 94
The large Hospital building is shown in the darkness of night. It is
once again snow now and a couple of people both wearing winter coats
walk run toward the building. One of them carries her own umbrella.
The other one seems to not really care about the rain. This man seems
to be very quite huge and muscular.
CUT TO:
95 INT. GOTHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- DARK 95
There is very little lighting in the entrance to the hospital as the
two figures walk into the lobby. The woman folds the umbrella to
reveal that it's Marsha. Even though he doesn't take off his fedora,
it's obvious now that the other person is Killer Croc.
Marsha smiles as she points her umbrella toward Killer Croc. He looks
down at the umbrella, and then back up at her.
MARSHA
"Well? Are you just going to stare
at the thing, or are you going to
take it from me so I won't have to
walk around with it? I'm not a female
penguin."
Killer Croc sighs and takes the umbrella. Marsha smiles and starts
walking toward the security desk. She smiles at the guard that is
sitting there staring at her beauty.
GUARD
"Hello ma'am."
MARSHA
"Hello sexy boy. Is there anyway that
You'd ever let a lovely lady like myself
See a patient? He's an old friend from
College."
GUARD
"I can't do that ma'am. It's not visiting
hours. Now if you'd…"
MARSHA
(Frowning)
"Oh come on."
Marsha leans over the desk toward the guard's face, as he no longer
is making eye contact with her. His eyes have moved a little farther
down now seeing the cleavage.
MARSHA
(Cont.)
"Can't you make one little old exception?
Just this once? I won't tell a soul."
GUARD
(Smiling)
"Well, I'm sure it won't be that long of a
visit right?"
MARSHA
(Smiling)
"Oh, you won't even know that we're here."
GUARD
"Of course."
MARSHA
"Good."
Marsha then removes something from her purse and sprays it in the
guard's face. He begins to see things before his eyes and becomes
automatically frightened. It's obvious that he's just been sprayed
with some of The Scarecrow's fear spray.
MARSHA
"Men are such pigs."
Killer Croc looks at Marsha with repulsion.
MARSHA
"Oh come now Waylon. I wasn't including
You."
Killer Croc nods at the two continue on their way down the long
hallway.
CUT TO:
96 INT. SECOND HALLWAY- DARK 96
Marsha and Killer Croc continue to walk down the darkened hallways.
MARSHA
"Haven't these people ever heard of electricity?"
CROC
"It's a bit late for them to care about having
the lights on."
MARSHA
"Has anyone ever told you that you're very
Bad at giving opinions to your employer?"
CROC
"All the damn time."
MARSHA
(Laughing evilly)
"Well, I don't believe they told you enough."
CUT TO:
97 INT. THIRD HALLWAY- DARK 97
Marsha and Croc then turn down a different hallway, but Marsha then
quickly pushes Croc backwards into the hallway that that they were in
before.
CUT TO:
98 INT. SECOND HALLWAY- DARK 98
Marsha then peaks around the wall to stare to the other hallway.
CUT TO:
99 INT. THIRD HALLWAY- DARK 99
A single guard stands outside one of the patient's rooms armed.
CUT TO:
100 INT. SECOND HALLWAY- DARK 100
Marsha pulls back around and looks at Killer Croc sadly.
MARSHA
"We seem to have an unexpected problem."
CROC
"What, you didn't think that there would
Be a guard at a former serial killer's door?"
MARSHA
"Oh, shut up. I'm prepared for this. I still
Have more of my husband's fear chemicals."
CROC
"Let a man show you how this guy is taken
Care of… Besides, his armed. You don't need
To get hurt your Heiress."
MARSHA
(Shocked)
"Heiress!
Killer Croc turns into the next hallway.
CUT TO:
101 INT. THIRD HALLWAY- DARK 101
The guard stands at attention at the outside of Two-Face's door. He
seems a bit tired and ready to fall asleep standing. However, his
attention returns to him as he turns to see a large shape wearing a
raincoat and a fedora come running straight at him.
He screams and turns his gun to open fire, but he's too late as
Killer Croc rams into him and smashes the little guard between his
body and the wall. The guard crumples and falls to the ground having
the breath taken right out of him.
Marsha walks forward and looks down at the body and then up at Killer
Croc.
MARSHA
"Not bad, but I believe that the Queen
would've been able to do much better. All
must bow down before me."
Marsha laughs evilly as she walks over to the door and opens it.
Suddenly the two stop as they hear someone enter the hallway. They
both look in the direction of the sudden noise to see Julie Madison
standing before them. She looks down at the guard and screams as she
starts running towards her workstation.
MARSHA
(Sighing cont.)
"Go take care of her."
Killer Croc bows before "The Queen" and starts off. Marsha can't help
by smile.
MARSHA
(Cont.)
"Smartass."
Marsha enters the room.
CUT TO:
102 INT. WORKSTATION- DARK 102
Julie Madison enters her workstation and runs over to the telephone
full of fear. She picks up the phone and dials three numbers into it.
The phone rings on the other end. Julie stands there with sweet
pouring down her face and tears forming in her eyes. She's obviously
extremely terrified as she looks down at the phone and continues to
wait for the call to pick up.
Finally the phone picks up from the other end and a female voice
comes on the line.
FEMALE VOICE
(V.O.)
"911 Emergency. How may I help
you?"
Just before Julie starts to say something into the receiver a large
hand then smashes the phone. Julie screams and then backs away from
the phone.
It's the man wearing the winter coat and fedora.
JULIE
"Please just leave me alone and I'll
Never tell anyone that you were here."
CROC
"It's a bit late for that!"
Killer Croc takes off the fedora and raincoat to reveal his horrific
figure. Julie screams again as Killer Croc smiles evilly and races
toward her.
CUT TO:
103 EXT. STREETS- NIGHT- STORMY 103
Camera pans through the streets of Gotham City to show a police car
leading the Batmobile and two motorcycles toward Police Headquarters.
CUT TO:
104 INT. POLICE CAR- NIGHT- STORMY 104
Detective Montoya is driving the car as Commissioner Gordon sits
beside her. The two seem a little restless and neither are talking. A
lot of tension seems to be present. Gordon decides to break the ice.
GORDON
"Pretty odd how this rainstorm started."
MONTOYA
(Looking at him
Like he's an idiot)
"Sir, rainstorms are unpredictable."
GORDON
"I know. I'm just trying to make a
little small talk."
MONTOYA
"Now's not really the best time for
That. A lot of people died tonight."
GORDON
"Yes, I know, and believe me, that won't
be the last people that you see die in this
fair city."
MONTOYA
"Fair? There's nothing fair about this damn
city. No one cares about anything but greed
here."
GORDON
"Now that's not…"
Suddenly Gordon is cut off by the sound of the radio breaking in.
It's a female voice.
FEMALE VOICE