History WesternAnimation / BatmanTheKillingJoke

* CreatorThumbprint: The adaptation is written by Creator/BrianAzzarello and the prologue generally features a lot of the stuff from his comics, a really gritty seediness in its underworld setting, and over-the-top sexualized villain in the form of Paris Franz, and the InterplayOfSexAndViolence. Likewise one throwaway line later in the film, where one bad guy says that the underworld finds Batman scary but Joker terrifying owes more to Azzarello's comic, ''Comicbook/{{Joker}}'' than the Moore original. It also shows Joker as sexually active and committing rape, with this film establishing him as frequenting call girls ([[spoiler:also a choice line left certain viewers with the impression he may have committed rape on Barbara in the film itself]]), whereas Joker in the comics, even with Harley Quinn at his side, has largely been interpreted as being completely uninterested in sex to the point of being {{asexual}}.

* StuffedIntoTheFridge: Despite the AdaptationExpansion prologue, Barbara's role in the main plot remains the same: to be shot, stripped down [[spoiler:and possibly raped by the Joker]] to induce angst in Jim Gordon.

-->'''Franz:''' Batgirl. I am impressed. Where's your overbearing boyfriend?\\
'''Batgirl:''' He's not my boyfriend.\\
'''Franz:''' [[VillainousCrush Then maybe I have a chance.]]

-->'''Batgirl:''' He's not my boyfriend.\\
-->'''Franz:''' [[VillainousCrush Then maybe I have a chance.]]

* ForbiddenFruit: A major contributor to Paris Franz' fixation on Batgirl.

* GainaxEnding: After the climatic showdown between the Joker and Batman, resulting in the two of them laughing together, the film chooses to end on [[spoiler: Barbara becoming Oracle. We never see the cops coming into the carnival or if the Joker is even captured or not.]]

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: After [[spoiler: the controversial sex scene]], Batman starts avoiding Barbara, likely feeling ashamed that he'd "taken advantage" of his best friend's daughter.

* TrashcanBonfire: While Batman is questioning some prostitutes about the Joker's whereabouts, some bums nearby are warning themselves around a fire burning in an oilcan.

* RealityEnsues: After [[spoiler: the controversial sex scene]], Batman starts avoiding Barbara, likely feeling ashamed that he'd "taken advantage" of his best friend's daughter.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodSandwich: Barbara leaves a cafe without finishing her cup of coffee.

* EasilyForgiven: Batman forgives [[spoiler: the Joker for all that he's done and asks if he can be reformed.]]

* SparedByTheAdaptation: According to the credits, the mobster Batman talks to is Sal Maroni, who died in ''ComicBook/TheLongHalloween'', which took place long before the events of ''The Killing Joke.''[[note]]Then again, ''The Long Halloween'' wasn't published until years after ''The Killing Joke.''[[/note]]

* DarkerAndEdgier: [[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/14/batman-killing-joke-animated-rated-r It is the first "R"-rated movie in the line.]] As can be seen from the trailers, the color scheme mimics the re-release, which [[DeliberatelyMonochrome has next to no color]] in flashbacks, Batman's chest emblem lacks the yellow oval and when the Joker has his first laugh, [[EyeScream he cries blood]] instead of tears.[[note]] Strangely, it was only rated ''PG'' in Canada.[/note]]

** One of the two gangsters pin the attempted robbery on the man who'll become the Joker.

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: [[KnightInSourArmor Batman]] scolds [[WideEyedIdealist Batgirl]] for thinking being a vigilante is all fun-and-games and haven't "fallen into the abyss". Though Batgirl thinks it's nonsense until she has beaten Paris nearly to death.

* DarkerAndEdgier: [[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/14/batman-killing-joke-animated-rated-r It is the first "R"-rated movie in the line.]] As can be seen from the trailers, the color scheme mimics the re-release, which [[DeliberatelyMonochrome has next to no color]] in flashbacks, Batman's chest emblem lacks the yellow oval and when the Joker has his first laugh, [[EyeScream he cries blood]] instead of tears.[[note]] Strangely, it was only rated ''PG'' in Canada...probably because, you know, [[AnimationAgeGhetto it's a cartoon and all.]][[/note]]

** The Batman/Batgirl sex scene, considering their age difference and father-daughter/mentor relationship.

'''Batgirl:''' He's not my boyfriend.\\
'''Franz:''' [[FoeYay Then maybe I have a chance.]]

* WriterOnBoard: Bruce Timm pushing the Bruce and Barbara ship at the detriment of the plot and their characterizations. See AscendedFanfic.

** Although to be fair, Paris' goons are afraid of Batgirl, and seem to think their boss is out of his mind for lusting after her.

* ImpliedRape: While WordOfGod said the Joker never actually raped Barbara Gordon in the comic, this adaptation makes it much more ambiguous on whether he actually raped her. This is because the Joker is shown to have an actual sex life that's rarely represented in the comics.

* ImpliedRape: While WordOfGod said the Joker never actually raped Barbara Gordon in the comic, this adaptation makes it much more ambiguous on whether he actually raped her. This is because the Joker is shown to have a actual sex life thats rarely represented in the comics.

* NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer: Batman denies that he is making up Paris Franz's name.

* PunnyName: "Paris Franz".

ComicBook/TheJoker believes that life is nothing but a sick joke and all it takes is one bad day to make someone as bad as himself--and to prove this, he has targeted Commissioner Gordon, while at the same time, Batman wonders if there will ever be an end to their feud. What follows is a twisted night as Batman wonders if the only way his feud with the Joker will end is with one killing the other.

Voice actors include ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' co-stars Creator/KevinConroy, Creator/MarkHamill, and Creator/TaraStrong reprising their respective roles as Batman, the Joker, and Barbara Gordon. Other voice actors include Ray Wise (''Series/TwinPeaks'') as Commissioner Gordon. The film was written by well-known comic writer Creator/BrianAzzarello. See the trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnTSqgJPVl8 here,]] receiving a one-time feature in theaters before being released to buy digitally on July 26, and on Blu-ray/DVD August 2, 2016.

* AdaptationalJerkass: Batgirl isn't perfect, but she's usually a good person with a fairly even head on her shoulders who looks out for others. That's not the case here, where she's considerably more hot headed, impulsive, stupid, selfish, and reckless.

* AllEncompassingMantle: Batman, as always. In the Joker's flashback, he looks even more demonic than usual.

** [[spoiler: Joker's wife]] admits that she stays with him because he's "good in the sack."
** Justified for the sex workers since it's part of the job.

** While beating Paris, Batgirl yells at him for "ruin[ing] everything".

* {{Bowdlerize}}: Although the film keeps the violence of the original story intact, Barbara's nipples aren't visible in the fun house photographs as they were in the book, nor is Commissioner Gordon's penis.

* ContinuityPorn: Batman's computer screen showcases all of the Joker's most famous storylines, images, and mythology gags at once.
* CreatorThumbprint: The adaptation is written by Creator/BrianAzzarello and the prologue generally features a lot of the stuff from his comics, a really gritty seediness in its underworld setting, and over-the-top sexualized villain in the form of Paris Franz, and the InterplayOfSexAndViolence. Likewise one throway line later in the film, where one bad guy says that the underworld finds Batman scary but Joker terrifying owes more to Azzarello's comic, ''Comicbook/{{Joker}}'' than the Moore original. It also shows Joker as sexually active and committing rape, with this film establishing him as frequenting call girls ([[spoiler:also a choice line left certain viewers with the impression he may have committed rape on Barbara in the film itself]]), whereas Joker in the comics, even with Harley Quinn at his side, has largely been interpreted as being completely uninterested in sex to the point of being {{asexual}}.

* EvilSoundsRaspy: Courtesy of Mark Hamill.

-->'''Franz:''' Batgirl. I am impressed. Where's your overbearing boyfriend?
-->'''Batgirl:''' He's not my boyfriend.
-->'''Franz:''' [[FoeYay Then maybe I have a chance.]]

* MaleGaze: Batgirl's [[SensualSpandex outfit leaves very little to the imagination]]. [[spoiler:Her sex scene with Batman also has a close-up of her hips straddling his, along with a shot of her stripping down just as the camera pans skyward.]]

** The midgets dressed up like Batman resemble Bat-Mite.

* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: After hearing Batman's offer of rehabiliation despite all he had done, Joker refused, believing that it was [[IveComeTooFar far too late]]. Joker's regretful, solemn tone indicated that he had a brief yet terrible moment of sane clarity, making him actually [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone regret his horrific crimes]] and decide that redemption was not possible for someone like him.
--->'''Joker''': I'm sorry but...no. No. It's far too late for that.

* SlapSlapKiss: Batman and Batgirl get into an emotional argument about how he treats her. Then Batgirl assaults him physically. She lands on top of him, after which they start to make out. Doubles with CoitusEnsues.

%%* TheSociopath: Paris Franz is described as one by Batman.

* StartOfDarkness: The flashbacks are [[MultipleChoicePast one version]] of Joker's origin story.

%%* VillainousCheekbones: Paris has very prominent cheekbones.
%%* VillainousCrush: Paris Franz has a ''massive'' interest in Batgirl.

* ConspicuousCGI: The carousel just after Batman arrives at the amusement park.

** A close-up of Barbara Gordon's top unbuttoning after she is shot by The Joker and he prepares to rape her.

* MentorShip: Barbara has a huge crush on [[spoiler:Batman/Bruce, and eventually they have sex on a rooftop]].

* HeroicWannabe: [[AdaptationalWimp Batgirl]] wants to be on par with Batman's skills, but the dark knight frequently reminds her that working as a superhero is gruesome work that can destroy the person you once were. [[spoiler: She decides that he was right and gives up her mantle after fighting crime becomes too much for her to handle.]]

* FanDisservice: The elderly and overweight Jim Gordon is stripped naked by Joker's mooks.