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Joker (2019) — Screenplay

A failed comedian in 1980s Gotham descends into madness and violent crime after society rejects him, becoming the infamous Joker.

Written by
Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
Genre
Drama, Crime, Thriller, Superhero
Studio
Warner Bros., DC Comics
Length
121 pages

Study how Phillips and Silver build dread through a tight, claustrophobic point of view that keeps Arthur Fleck sympathetic yet terrifying. The script's precise tonal shifts—from dark comedy to brutal realism—and its layered use of unreliable narration offer a masterclass in character-driven tragedy.

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