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A STUDY IN TERROR (Dir: James Hill, 1965).
Fact and fiction collide as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s literary detective Sherlock Holmes pits his wits against infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper.
A mysterious medical kit with a distinct crest sets Holmes on the case of the notorious killer and of the prominent aristocratic family he suspects are involved. Taking in the back alleys of 1888 Victorian London and mixing with the lowlifes there in.
A Study in Terror presents us with a highly sanitised version of 1880s Whitechapel; the Ripper’s victims all beautiful with their 1960s coiffures. The movie does, on the surface, appear to be a bit of a romp and was misleadingly advertised as a Batman-esq spoof by US distributor Columbia Pictures. In actual fact the movie is, at times, a pretty grizzly affair.
Screenwriters Derek Ford and Donald Ford have crafted a tense, twisty thriller with moments of horror and plenty of jumps. Director James Hill’s innovative use of point-of-view shots give the murders an extra viscerality while keeping the identity of the killer a mystery. The movie does have a somewhat misogynistic tone, which is perhaps inevitable considering its subject.
John Neville has just the right austerity as Holmes while Donald Houston is an amiably bluff Watson. A fantastic supporting cast includes Brit acting legends Anthony Quayle, Robert Morley and Judi Dench. Best of all is Barbara Windsor as Ripper victim Annie Chapman. Slightly stepping outside of her Carry On... persona, she gives us an all too rare glimpse of her acting ability beyond the giggly, busty blonde stereotype.
With its misogyny and grim use of fictionalised real life murders, you can safely wave goodbye to good taste. Yet, in spite of my misgivings over content, I thoroughly enjoyed A Study in Terror. What, on the surface, threatens to be an exploitative, sensationalist shocker is actually a well produced thriller with a fine cast. Recommended especially to Holmes aficionados and fans of 1960s British cinema.
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THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (Dir: Juan Carlos Medina, 2016).
The Limehouse Golem combines elements of the detective thriller and the horror in a nicely atmospheric Victorian era murder mystery; adapted by Jane Goldman from Peter Ackroyd's 1994 novel Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem.
Taking its cue from the real life Jack the Ripper murders The Limehouse Golem weaves factual characters into the fictional story of serial murderer terrorising the docklands area of London's Limehouse in the 1800s. On investigating the poisoning by music hall entertainer Elizabeth Cree (Olivia Cooke) of her husband, police Inspector John Kildare (Bill Nighy) uncovers evidence to suggest that the murdered man was the serial killer. The race is on to prove the husband was the Golem and clear Elizabeth’s name before she is executed. Dan Leno (Douglas Booth) is the real life music hall star who has taken Elizabeth under his wing and relates her story to the audience.
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Enjoy four images of Vergil but Raiden.
Looking at my user nervously sweating
Jack the pepper or Jack the rapper or Jack the jacker or maybe actually Jack the Ripper?
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Happy Raiden day!! its the 30th here so its probably early for most of you lol i really miss drawing my fave pretty boy, i hope i did him justice, its been so long since i properly drew him q w q
I hope you all have a lovely April 30th!!
Omg I just watched Record of Ragnarok and lemme tell you how fucking amazing it is. I saw it on Netflix and I avoided but then I finally clicked on it Monday and...holy shit. I can't wait for another season!!! I fucking love Jack, Shiva, Hermes, Raidan, and Buddha! God especially Jack and Shiva they made my legs weak asf. 😳🫣 Hermes also remindes me of Sebastian from Black Butler lmao.
Also requests are going to come out slow because I'm a little burnt out.
This is non-con so beware and read at your own discretion. Mature audience only! No I don't condeme anything happening in the story. If rape is triggering for you then click off and do not read. If you ignore the warnings and read this I am not responsible for anything. Please take care of yourselves, I love you all <3
Jack the Ripper x reader
I walked down the poorly lighted street. I crossed my arms over my chest. I shivered and nervously looked around. As I walked past a dark alley I felt eyes on me. I turned my head around out of paranoia but didn't see anyone. When I was about to turn my head around I felt an arm snake around my waist. "Hey!-" I yelped in surprise.
The other hand clamped over my mouth, muffling my voice. I started to squirm and thrash in his embrace. The man's lips brushed against the shell of my earand shushed me. He pulled me into the dark alley.
I could hardly see anything and the light provided by the lamp post did next to nothing to brighten the alley up. I didn't stop squirming so the guy slammed me into the brick wall. I let out a pained cry and tears filled my eyes. "Will you stop struggling and not scream for help when I remove my hand?" He said in ahushed tone.
I nodded my head, and he slowly moved his hand away from my mouth and spun me around. I took in his appearance, he had facial hair and wore very formal attire. I trembled and my knees threatened to give up on me. "P-please don't hurt m-me..." I whispered, my voice trembled and I kept stuttering over my words. He chuckled "Such a pretty color.." he mumbled
I stared at him in confusion. "W-what?" I said, his hand gripped my neck and pushed me against the wall. His eyes seemed to pierce through me and into my soul. I let out a whimper and tears escaped my eyes. His free hand ran up my body slowly. And it finally landed on my clothed breast. My eyes widened and I gasped "P-please n-no.." I said now trying to struggle again.
He paused and a devilish grin spread across his face. "I've never seen this color before...how beautiful" He tightened his grip on my neck and my heart rate increased. He slammed me on the floor and pressed his clothed cock against my face.
He quickly unzipped his pants and freed his cock. It sprung out and pressed against my cheek. I tightly closed my lips shut and glared up at him. Tears still escaped my eyes and I was scared but I played brave. His cock twitched against my cheek and I could tell he was leaking pre-cum.
He grinned down at me and forcefully took my chin in his hand. He placed his thumb on my lip and pried my mouth open. "Mmph!-" I shook my head but his grip was strong. "Don't bite or I'll tear out your eyes and then string your organs over this alley.." My vision was blurry and I let out a sob.
The tip pressed against my lips and slowly entered my mouth. He let out a low moan and sighed when he fully entered my warm mouth. I looked up at him and saw his face, although it was dark I could tell he was enjoying this; the bastard.
He thrusted his hips and his cock touched the back of my throat causing me to gag. He placed his hand on the back of my head. "Guess I got to take control huh?.." he let out a deep soft laugh
He then started guiding my head on his cock. My tongue grazed the underside of his cock. I let out a sob and he started going faster then I could keep up with. I was gagging and choking and my hands went up to his thighs. The sloppy sounds echoed against the alley's walls.
I grasped his legs and dug my nails into the rough material of his pants. "Mmghp!" Was the only sound that came out when I tried to protest. I gripped his thighs and tried to pry myself away. I breathed heavily through my nose trying to regain my breath. His hand tightened around my head and he forced me to take all of him. He kept me there, my nose pressed against his pubes. They tickled my face and I let out another muffled sound.
He thrusted again and cum shot out and slid down my throat. He sighed and gave one last thrust and looked down at my face. "You give off such petty color...I wonder" he slid out of my mouth which caused me to gasp for air.
He shoved my shoulders and I fell to the cold hard ground. I let out a whimper "P-please no more.." I begged, he crouched down on his knees. He grabbed my ankles and pulled me closer. "Oh God please help.." I sobbed which caused his to chuckle "No God is going to save you.."
He lifted up my dress and exposed my underwear. He grabbed them and tore them off leaving me fully exposed to him. I let out another sob "P-please don't Im begging you... I won't tell a-anyone I promise!" But he seemed to ignore my pleas.
He lined up the tip of his cock to my entrance. He looked down at me with a gaze that was full of lust and desire. He then slammed his hips and entered me. I gasped and let out a whine. I gripped the floor and grunted in pain at the sudden entrance.
His pace was slow and then eventually got faster. The sound of his balls slapping against my skin echoed in the alley. I cried out and he tossed my legs over his shoulders. He then placed his hands beside my head and peered into my eyes.
He thrusted faster into me hitting places he couldn't reach before. He maintained eye contact with me and I let out a broken and unwanted moan. Which caused him to pause for a second and then a wide grin spread across his face. "Did you just moan...oh wow and your color is so different from the rest.."
I tossed my head back and bit my lip silently begging for this to be over. He slammed into me harder and faster. He started to pant and then tossed his head back and moaned. I felt his cum shoot into me and I let out a sob. "Oh God no no no I don't wanna be pregnant.." I cried, he pulled out his cock. It twitched and cum coated the tip.
He then flipped me over "No no please no more I can't take anymore please-" I then let out a sound between a gasp and a moan. He gripped my hips and lifted my ass up. His nails dug into my exposed flesh and his hips snapped against my ass.
Broken sobs escaped my mouth one after another. One hand sneaked around and started to play with my clit. His middle finger rubbed circles against it. He slowly teased it and I let a moan. I twitched and started to squirm. "No please don't do that!" I begged
"So sensitive.." he mumbled and started to go faster. I moaned louder and bucked my hips forward. "Are you perhaps enjoying this..?" He asked and I immediately shook my head no "N-no of course not you monster! A-ah!" He slapped my ass and picked up his speed.
Soon enough we both were cumming. His seed covered my gummy walls and my cum coated his cock. I clenched subconsciously and he groaned. I panted, my chest rose up and down quickly. I stared to drool and my eyes fluttered shut.
The man before me saw my pitiful form and decided to give me mercy. So he scooped me up and took me to his place.
Imagine Jack....
Just thrusting into you and he buries his head into the crook of your neck. He lets out small whimpers and moans. And he whines that he's about to cum. He kisses your neck and sucks on it leaving marks. When he cums he arches his back and lets out a loud moan. He grips the bedsheets and lets out incoherent babbles. He whines about how much he loves you, how pretty you are and how you feel so good.
Jack the ripper NSFW alphabet
A = Aftercare (What they’re like after sex)
He will get you whatever you want. He'll prepare you tea and draw a bath if you want.
B = Body part (Their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)
He loves his thighs, they're just so big and thick. He loves how much you love them and obsess over them.
He loves your eyes, the way they shine in the light. They say eyes are the gateway to the soul (or however the saying goes)
C = Cum (Anything to do with cum basically… I’m a disgusting person)
He likes to cum in you and have you milk him dry but if you don't want it he'll come in your mouth.
D = Dirty Secret (Pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)
He has had many fantasies of him holding a knife to your throat and making you surrender to him, and then him fucking you and doing what he wishes to your body.
E = Experience (How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?)
He only has a little experience. But he knows what he is doing. Look where he grew up...
F = Favourite Position (This goes without saying. Will probably include a visual)
He is a simple man/gentleman, so missionary. He likes to see all of you while he is fucking you.
G = Goofy (Are they more serious in the moment, or are they humorous, etc)
He is more on the serious side but there may be some goofy/light hearted moments.
H = Hair (How well groomed are they, does the carpet match the drapes, etc.)
He is very well kept, so you don't have to worry about any of his pubic hair in your mouth or scratching your face when you go down on him.
I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment, romantic aspect…)
He will be very romantic amd makes sure your comfortable. He wants you to love every second and enjoy the experience. He never wants to be like those men who only takes pleasure for himself.
J = Jack Off (Masturbation headcanon)
He doesn't jack off unless absolutely necessary. He much rather have you to take care of it .
K = Kink (One or more of their kinks)
He likes knife and blood play. He honestly likes anything that has you at his mercy and that gets your heart racing. He wants to see that pretty color consume your body.
L = Location (Favourite places to do the do)
Bedroom. It's very convenient for him and a safe place.
M = Motivation (What turns them on, gets them going)
Seeing you vulnerable and weak with that gorgeous color cover that body. But he also likes it when your in a little tight dress making him apple pie. Makes him want to bend you over that counter and take you right there.
N = NO (Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)
He won't do anything involving another person. You are his and his alone no one else will see you so exposed and vulnerable.
O = Oral (Preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc)
He loves giving, your moans are music to his ears.
P = Pace (Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc.)
He is slow and sensual, but catch him on an off day, prepare to not walk for the next day.
Q = Quickie (Their opinions on quickies rather than proper sex, how often, etc.)
He doesn't like them because he can't just do one quick round. He likes to have a full session. Al the quickies you guys have lead to hours of fucking.
R = Risk (Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc.)
He will experiment with you and he is down for certain risks.
S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go for, how long do they last…)
He can last for hours. He has a ton of stamina.
T = Toy (Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?)
He doesn't own toys and he prefers not to use them. But if you ask nicely he will use them on you.
U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)
He will tease a small amount but not a lot, he is a gentleman after all.
V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make)
He makes noise; panting, whining, groaning, moaning, you name it. He wants to make it clear that you make him feel good.
W = Wild Card (Get a random headcanon for the character of your choice)
I feel like he would like CNC and voyeurism. He definitely would have you cock warm him while he's reading.
X = X-Ray (Let’s see what’s going on in those pants, picture or words)
He is a decent length at around 6 inches and 2 inches thick.
Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?)
It's a good drive, he's not horny all the time and can control his urges. If your horny he's horny.
Z = ZZZ (… how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)
He falls asleep after a couple minutes and after your taken care of.
Lowkey want Jack to kidnap me and take me to his place. For him to tie me down and keep me there. For him to use me as he pleases. I wanna develop Stockholm syndrome and depend on him. I wanna need him so bad and I want him to need me as well. I want him to mark me up and claim me as his.
I'm so sorry I'm not normal...
Jack, Hermes, Kojiro, Lu Bu, and Buddha walking in on you humping his pillow
Jack
Was away for a while but didn't tell you why
You were lonely and needy
So here you were on top of his pillow humping and rubbing yourself on it
He opened the door quietly trying to surprise you, he heard noises upstairs
He krept up the stairs and heard you moan
He paused and opened the door smirking
There you were humping his pillow like a bitch in heat
He leaned on the doorframe and watched your face contort in pleasure as you cummed all over the pillow
He cleared his throat to signal he was there which startled you making you jump
He walked towards you taking your hands in his and nips on you neck
"You really couldn't last 3days without me?" He chuckles in your ear
He will then proceed to fuck you properly and give you the best head ever
Hermes
Had business with Zeus and Ares so he was gone for a while
When he texted you he'd be home soon so he was surprised when you weren't waiting for him at the door
He walked though the house searching for you
Imagine his surprise when he saw his beloved darling humping his pillow with a flushed face and closed eyes and moaning his name loudly
He smirked and held his chin with his hand and the other on his hip
He noted this in his head for later and just enjoyed the show
When you stopped to catch your breath you saw him standing in the doorway smirking
He gave you a wink and walked up to you and held you down "Couldn't even wait two days, huh?" He kissed along your jaw and gave a peck to your lips "So naughty.." he mumbled and a hand went to play with your sex
He made you cum with his hand before he thrusted himself into you and over stimulate you for hours
Kojiro
Was out training and lost track of time but he knew you would understand but hoped you wouldn't be too mad
He slide open the door and immediately froze when he heard your voice calling his name in bliss
His face heated up and he slowly krept over to you and saw you humping his pillow
His face was red and he started stuttering which alerted you
Your head snapped back and your face was red from pleasure and embarrassment
Kojiro walked closer to you and towered over your figure in a swift movement you were underneath him with him straddling your hips and his hands on each side of your head
His hot breath panned against your face and he licked his lips then he stole your lips with his kissing you sloppily
He parted for air and immediately removed his pants and without warning thrusted into you
He tossed his head back and let out a soft moan, he pulled your legs over his shoulders and picked up the pace; he is going to be fucking you for hours
Lu Bu
He was off fighting and you were left at the camp waiting for him to return
You were waiting for what seemed like forever and you were so needy so you grabbed his pillow and slowly fucked yourself on it and moaned out his name
You pictured yourself riding him instead of his pillow
Lu Bu and his army headed back to the camp, Lu Bu jumped off his horse sighing and rubbing his neck
He opened the tents flap and at first didn't recognize you but looking up he froze for a second and then grinned
He grabbed your shoulder making you yelp
He pinned you underneath him and you could see his cock harden in his pants and you let out a wimper
You were getting wet and really needy "P-please Lu Bu I need you so bad" you squirmed "Your such a needy whore huh?" He said in a low voice
He undid his pants and tore yours off and teased you and made you beg for his cock before he thrusted into you at fucked you at an inhuman pace
Buddha
Buddha was away on a trip which left you lonely and needy
You were thinking of him fucking your mouth which got you wet so you did what anyone would do and you humped his pillow
Your moans echoed off the walls of your shared bedroom and your mind blocked out any sounds including the front door opening and Buddha shouting your name
His brow raised and he called your name again which lead to him frowning and brows furrowed
He heard noises from your bedroom and he headed over and opens the door
His lollipop was crushed in his mouth when he saw the sight of you fucking yourself on his pillow
The stick fell out his mouth and he swallowed the bits and grinned "I wasn't even gone long" he said and chuckled
You squealed and you backed up off the pillow
He walked towards you and tugged off his shirt and jacket
He grabbed your ankle and tugged you towards you towards him, he threw your legs over his shoulders and preceded to eat you out for hours, overstimulating you
Another poll because I love them <3
Yandere Alphabet w/ Jack the ripper
Affection — how do they show their love and affection?
Little touches and small gentle kisses
Blood — how messy are they willing to get when it comes to their darling?
Semi messy. He won't outright kill people unless they are a threat. He may torture people that leave them on the brink of death if they don't immediately seek medical attention.
Cruelty — how would they treat their darling once abducted?
He would be nice and treat you like any gentleman would.
Darling — aside from abduction, would they do anything against their darling’s will?
Yes but it's nothing serious. He may give you kisses on the cheek or lingering touches. Nothing psychical or terrible like rape or torture. He respects you and loves you and wants you to love him back.
Exposed — how vulnerable are they when it comes to their darling?
Almost fully vulnerable. He has nothing to hide from you but a few dark things. He wants you to open up like he has.
Fight — how would they feel if their darling fought back?
He would not enjoy it. He wants you to accept him and your fate. You were made for each other.
Game — is this a game to them? How much would they enjoy watching their darling try to escape?
It's not a game and he would hate to see you try to leave him. The first time it happened it worried him but after the second and third he grew annoyed.
Hell — what would be their darling’s worst experience with them?
When he comes home covered in blood and a disheveled mess. He hugs and smoothers you which results in the blood getting and smearing on you. You were panicked but he didn't let go of you despite your screams and protest. He fell asleep and gagged at the smell and threw up a little but he to wait to clean up until he woke up and released his hold on you.
Ideals — what kind of future do they have in mind for their darling?
One where you are both happily married and have at least a child or two.(if you can't have children then maybe you can adopt)
Jealousy — do they get jealous? How do they handle it?
He can get jealous sometimes but it's rare. He trusts you and is secure in the relationship. He knows you wouldn't leave him. When and if he gets jealous he just quietly huffs to himself and stands menacingly being you.
Kisses — how do they act around or with their darling?
He acts like a gentleman. He's very caring and loving.
Love letters — how would they go about approaching their darling?
Little gifts left at your door and then bloody roses. Before kidnapping you he would send a very detailed letter about his infatuation of you.
Mask — are their true colors drastically different from the way they act around everyone else?
Yes. Around others he can be considered standoffish and a little aloof. Although still nice. But around you you see his soft side.
Naughty — how would they punish their darling?
He would probably bound you to your shared bed and gag you. He might talk down to you and abuse you emotionally to make you feel bad.
Oppression — how many rights would they take away from their darling?
You wouldn't have a lot but you have more than what most darlings would have.
Patience — how patient are they with their darling?
Very patient. He almost never loses his patience or lashes out at you.
Quite — if their darling dies, leaves, or successfully escapes, would they ever be able to move on?
I feel like there is a 6-10% he would find another darling if the first one does but it's very unlikely. He loved you very much but if he found another darling he wouldn't love them as much as he did you and probably only have them as a rebound. If darling escapes he would be devastated but try to find you. He is searching all over London and panicking.
Regret — would they ever feel guilty about abducting their darling?
A little but seeing you next to him(wether you want to or not) gets rid of all the guilt.
Stigma — what brought about this side of them (childhood, curiosity, etc)?
Probably childhood. He's never had anyone and the one he did she didn't truly love him and then he killed her(*cough*his mom*cough*) He never truly felt love as now that he has he is not letting go.
Tears — how do they feel about seeing their darling scream, cry, and/or isolate themselves?
He hates it. He doesn't want you to shed tears and scream at him. He expects it he's not to delusional but, he still hates it and it visibly upsets him.
Unique — would they do anything different from the classic yandere?
He doesn't do a lot of non-con stuff and he doesn't put gags and ties on you. He doesn't believe he needs to restrain you and he believes you will warm up to him. He doesn't want to force himself on you because that will only push you away.
Vice — what weakness can their darling exploit in order to escape?
How caring he can be. He is always sweet and understanding with you. He may sometimes if you beg enough take you out. When it comes to you he a bit of a push over.
Wit’s end — would they ever hurt their darling?
If you push his buttons enough then yes. But he wont do it for fun he'll do it because he has to discipline you.
Xoanon — how much would they revere or worship their darling?
He worships you a bit. Not overwhelming but thinks your a gift from the gods because your so beautiful and amazing.
Yearn — how long do they pine after their darling before they snap?
Probably 5-6 months. He just needs to make sure all the preparations for you are perfect and your going to be safe.
Zenith — would they ever break their darling?
I don't think he would. You would probably fall to Stockholm syndrome or fall normally. He's just such a gentleman and would treat you better the non anyone.
Tw// Death and R*pe
Stop treating True Crime serial killers/r*posts like fictional characters it’s disgusting. Real life people were killed,traumatized, and had their lives ruined. Respect the victims. Ted Bundy is not some anime boy or horror slasher. He’s a sick bastard who is currently rotting in hell for all the things he did to women and Jeffery Dahmer is not a “uwu gay baby boi” he’s a monster who is also burning in hell for what he did in real life. Stop putting flower crowns on these assholes. Stop making Reader x Adam Lanza type posts. Don’t make cutesy fanart of Dylan and Eric. Just stop admiring these twisted people!! It’s not healthy. Please find something else to cope with if these people are your comorts because you are only supporting current people who are doing the same things they once did even if you say you are not. Do not admire these people please.
Batman; Gotham by Gaslight
Within the annals of cultural, pop cultural, and historical crime, there are few whose macabre methods could reach the bloody depths that 'yours truly,' Jack the Ripper, managed to plumb.
Five brutal deaths were all it took for that deadly name to resound for Five centuries. The echo of the deed has so scarred the psyche of man that Man collectively found 'champions' of their own to face the blood-soaked beast on the battlefield of 'what if' in an attempt, perhaps, to find a semblance of cold closure on one of the most famous cold cases in history.
A murderer must be hunted by a detective, and there is no more excellent detective at DC's disposal than Batman to solve the mystery of Jack the Ripper. It is a contest between legendary figures, a Dark Knight on a quest to capture a monster, two ghosts playing a grisly game of hide-and-seek through the foggy alleys of a Victorian-era Gotham lit not by neon ...but by Gaslight.
Ironically, even though Batman is DC's greatest detective, barely any detective work is done in both the movie and the original comic it is adapted from. Any investigative work done by Batman in both mediums to uncover the identity of Jack is brushed over, and the reveal of the killer's identity had nothing to do with anything Batman had done throughout the narrative.
Ultimately, Batman is almost railroaded into solving the mystery, and the climax is somewhat underwhelming and blunts the effect of the twist reveal of Jack the Ripper's true identity.
YES. Commissioner James Gordon IS Jack the Ripper. This risky reimagining elevated this adaptation to a height that its original comic did not achieve. The twist shocked the system for any DC fan familiar with Batman's relationship with Gordon. It is also expertly hinted at throughout the film for any sharp-eyed viewer interested in a whodunit, as the narrative presented many possible suspects, but Gordon was the only one who would have fit all the facts of the mystery. The twist was further muddied by the inspired decision to design Jack the Ripper to be as angular as possible, while Gordon had a softer, more rounded silhouette.
This culminates in a climactic showdown atop a burning Ferris wheel, which was ironically begun by a knocked-over gas lamp. At the end of a brutally animated brawl, Gordon allows himself to be consumed by the fire of the burning wheel. He is a good man driven into hellfire by his hellish desires. Was he the last evil of a bygone age sacrificed for a better future? Or was he just the latest in a never-ending cycle of self-destruction, doomed to go around in a wheel until the wheel eats itself alive?
Whatever the case, Gotham by Gaslight turned a throwaway 'what if' comic story into a film that embodies everything that makes a Batman story great. The film shows that, even if lit by gas, Gotham is still a city that needs its Dark Knight, regardless of what the city deserves.