The Bat (1926)

Well what a brilliant good humoured thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this to a Silent film virgin or somebody who just hasn't been able to gel with any as it just doesn't let up from the off. Probably the plain old funnest one I've seen so…

Helen_S

This early silent whodunit influenced the creation of The Caped Crusader himself, Batman. It utilizes a man dressed as a bat as the antagonist who sticks to the shadows, uses ropes to descend buildings quickly, and has a secret identity. The film is also incredibly dark…

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This amiable Old Dark House comedy-mystery is best remembered for its title character, a masked-and-caped vigilante who, as every other review on here will also be happy to tell you, was an acknowledged influence Batman. The Bat has a nearly identical logo to the man from…

Will Sloan

prepare for deviltry! a hilarious rowdy mystery thriller whose villain is running around in a properly terrifying costume, more man-bat than bat-man. every scene contains a fun gag, every character leaps at their own shadow, murderous tricks and plenty of rooftop…

comrade_yui

Good fun! I'm going to have to rewatch the 1930 version to be certain, but I think this is my favorite of the three film adaptations. I suppose there's a certain logic there. This and The Cat and the Canary are two of the wellsprings of cinematic spooky houses, and…

The Streaming Skull

The first Batman, he even had a bat signal. Enjoyed it, was fun and i didn't see the ending coming. 7.3/10

GuiiiGuiii

What a riot! Its influences on modern films are endless, you can see bits and pieces of murder comedies such as Clue, crime-busting teams like the Scooby Doo gang, and obviously Batman with its bat signals and signature calling card.  The live musical score by Maxx…

justin rubin

Step 1) Watch The Bat.  Step 2) Try and stay awake for 24 hours.  Screening as the jumpstart to our annual Music Box of Horrors marathon with a live musical score by Maxx McGathey.  1/16 (including shorts), you can do it :)

Music Box Theatre

"For twenty years I've stood by you through Socialism, Theosophism and Rheumatism - - but I draw the line at Spookism!" Half the time, I didn't know what was going on, but I do know that I loved any time the maid was on screen. Good whodunnit with a…

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