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1986

  • 2021
  • 13m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Geoff Woodman, Casey Dewayne Alexander, and Kris Smith in 1986 (2021)
SuperheroActionCrimeShortThriller

In 1986, Gotham's Dark Knight comes face-to-face with The Punisher as they hunt the same man.In 1986, Gotham's Dark Knight comes face-to-face with The Punisher as they hunt the same man.In 1986, Gotham's Dark Knight comes face-to-face with The Punisher as they hunt the same man.

  • Director
    • James Campbell
  • Writer
    • James Campbell
  • Stars
    • Lee Charles
    • Mark Griffin
    • Cornelius Geaney Jr.
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    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • James Campbell
    • Writer
      • James Campbell
    • Stars
      • Lee Charles
      • Mark Griffin
      • Cornelius Geaney Jr.
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Lee Charles
    Lee Charles
    • Batman
    Mark Griffin
    Mark Griffin
    • Frank Castle
    Cornelius Geaney Jr.
    Cornelius Geaney Jr.
    • Joker
    Laurence R. Harvey
    Laurence R. Harvey
    • Mr. Cobblepot
    Michelle Bayly
    • Petra Lebedev
    Dennis Hewitt
    • Russian bodyguard
    Lee Jackson
    • Russian bodyguard
    Ged Purvis
    Ged Purvis
    • Russian heavy
    Michael Lagin
    Michael Lagin
    • Penguin thug
    Kiran Pande
    • Penguin guard
    John Sharpe
    • Penguin thug
    Mark Burns
    • Rooftop guard
    Danny Darwin
    • Penguin thug
    • Director
      • James Campbell
    • Writer
      • James Campbell
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    8muthurangu

    Great imagining of the Bat Verse

    Really liked this take on the Bat Verse.

    It did very well in adding well known characters in a new and interesting way. I love the incorporating of The Punisher into the story. The mixing of DC and Marvel is a well trodden path in the comic world and I think the way it was utilised in the story was great.

    I liked the use of an older and more grizzled Batman in this universe as well.

    The lighting and cinematography really added to the overall atmosphere of the film, creating an amazing retro feel and adding to that the awesome score it really put me the mind of some classic 80s films like Robocop or Predator.
    8suzanne_curtis-54452

    An excellent film for the fans

    An excellent film for all fans to watch! James Campbell's 1986 shows an 80's atmospheric view on Gotham for less than 15 minutes. That however is my only downfall for this as it was too short... but that's the good thing! I just wished there was more to watch. The actors were so brilliantly performed and lots of great characters involved in this short like Joker, Penguin, Punisher, Batman... it's all there.

    Great choreography and great soundtrack throughout it. John Carpenter's track in the end was chosen very well. 1986 is definitely worth watching. If you have a spare 15 minutes, please watch this short and share some love.
    9hayley-crubbs

    The Dark Knight on cocaine

    Lee Charles and Mark Griffin hit it out of the park on this one! A great short film, not necessarily for everybody, but a great short Batman fan film regardless. Joker and the Penguin were portrayed brilliantly in this dark thriller.
    10carlywarlycarl

    Take it easy, Bruce

    The soundtrack, the editing, the cinematography is outstanding! Campbell creates an amazing aesthetic 80's feel into Gotham city. A great set up for a Batman movie. Wished the film was longer. Maybe an extended version should be worked on asap. Laurence R. Harvey is terrific as The Penguin. Great cockney voice for the role and Cornelius is great as The clown prince of crime; Joker. Lee Charles packs a mean punch as Batman and really portrays him more sinister and dark in this. This is a Batman you don't want to mess with! This is definitely worth watching.
    7dasa108

    Good corto

    Well done, good atmosphere, great characters... The idea is so good that deserve an entire film in the future. Two heroes who can hardly be together (their editors are different) meet almost by chance to face the nemesis of one of them. Things get murky as Batman's premise is not to kill the adversary but to give constant opportunities to change the other person. He trusts justice more than other characters. However, The Punisher has another idea of life and how to deal with the enemy. Things get very interesting and offer to end a beautiful closing that leaves us with little pleasure.

    For this reason I offer my best wishes to the director and producer. Really deserves a look.

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    • Trivia
      Lee Charles (Batman) was also a fighter performer on The Batman (2022) and TV series' Pennyworth
    • Quotes

      Joker: Sorry, do I have white on my face?

    • Soundtracks
      Der Mussolini
      Written by Gabi Delgado-Lopez (as Gabi Delgado) and Robert Görl

      Performed by Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft (as DAF)

      Courtesy of Virgin / Mute Records

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Also known as
      • 1986: Batman & Punisher Fan Film
    • Filming locations
      • Cornerstone Arts Building, 70 Northgate, Darlington DL1 1PR, United Kingdom(main location)
    • Production company
      • Eighties Doubt Productions
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    • Budget
      • £6,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      13 minutes

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