Event

Silent Screams at the Whaley House

The Bat (1926)
Run time is 88 minutes

Based on the play by Mary Roberts Rinehart, this silent thriller-chiller is set in motion by a maniacal serial killer who dresses in a bat costume. Most of the action takes place in the spooky old mansion of mystery writer Mrs. Cornelia Van Gorder. Batman creator Bill Finger cited "The Bat" as one of the primary inspirations for Batman. "The Bat" as a whole is a very clever and entertaining mélange of a horror movie, a crime thriller, a whodunit, and a dark comedy with elements that bring together a group of people in a mansion trying to uncover the secret of the Bat. Meanwhile, just like a certain Dark Knight, The Bat uses theatrics and shadows to frighten his victims into submission and keep them from delving too deep in to his identity. The Bat is an agile and swift criminal who can literally squirm out of any situation that presents itself, and he's never above murdering when someone foils him.

"It's absolutely entertaining and filled with sharp performances and a really memorable final scene. If you're a Batman fan, be sure to check this out not only because it's rooted in Batman mythos, but because it's just so damn good. It's a surprisingly great murder mystery with a very dazzling and charismatic villain who appreciates the art of the crime and loves the thrill of the get away." - Cinema Crazed