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Why A Horror Version of Batman Would Work

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A Horror version of Batman. Don't think about it -- do it. In this post by Bloody Disgusting , I learned that in a chat with director James Wan and Heroic Hollywood , Wan revealed that directing a Horror version of Batman would be a potential fantasy of his. “In the past like most people I loved the idea of directing Batman, but a horror version of Batman,” Wan told Heroic Hollywood, when they asked if he’d like to direct any other DC movies. “That would be a potential fantasy of mine, but I feel like he’s been done quite a fair bit. But, I do love the idea of doing an outright scary Batman. I feel like that’d be really cool.” Now this isn't a bad idea at all. In fact, if you play the DC games like Injustice 2 and Arkham City, you'd see how Batman is basically already inside of a horror villain universe. And Batman himself is a horror hero; he's all about striking fear in villains. He is dressed like a bat and he operates in a dark, cold cave! And he watches ...

Read "Christmas Blues (A Flash Fiction)" by E. Reyes

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Christmas Blues by E. Reyes Barry felt he had to do it, but he was scared to death about the deadline that would ensue. The man in the black suit told him to think about it for a minute or two and either walk away or make a deal. The sun had just fallen behind the woods’ skeletal arms that touched the cold, crisp air. The sky was a cool purple and blue. Stars were beginning to shimmer enough to say hello. Dusk was here. This place was miles away from Barry’s home. He told his family he was going on a trip with his friend Mark to do some yard work for folks that lived in a mansion. He promised he would come back with money. He told his kids they’d get a Christmas tree and decorations for their home. It was a lie, but a small one. Well, not really. This lie would haunt him for the rest of his days if he decided to make the deal. Barry closed his eyes outside of a small local bar in a rural area and paced back and forth. Christmas music played loudly for the drunkards inside. ...