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Before Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanintroduced Colin Farrell as the Penguin, DC fans got a much more terrifying take on the character by Danny DeVito. He is the exact reason why Pattinson finds Tim Burton’s 1992 film,Batman Returns, as one of the most disturbing things even now. Michael Keaton’s secondBatmanfilm was also one to take a dark turn as a DC superhero movie.
Pattinson followed in the footsteps of George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck to play the latest iteration of Batman. James Gunn’s DCU is set to introduce another Batman, a casting that has yet to be announced.
The BatmanActor Robert Pattinson Finds One Movie The Most Disturbing
Danny DeVitowas the primary villain in the 1992 film,Batman Returns, playing Oswald Cobbler aka Penguin. DeVito’s Penguin was a deformed man who was abandoned as a baby in the sewers. The over-the-top villain plots to take over Gotham City by running for Mayor. The characterhaunted the dreams of many young Batman fansat the time, includingRobert Pattinson.
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During an interview with BBC Radio 1, Pattinson shared his feelings aboutMichael Keaton‘s movie and how Danny DeVito’s character had an impact on him. While he called the film“a masterpiece”, he also shared that he was still disturbed by DeVito’s Penguin to this day. TheTwilightactor shared withBBC Radio 1:
“I love Danny Devito as well. Batman Returns is a masterpiece… I remember watching as a little kid and even watching it now it’s one of the most disturbing things I’ve ever seen. It’s like a little risque as well.”
Pattinson was not wrong in calling it“risque”as the film had several violent and s*xual elements, which received criticism from various corners at the time (via The Washington Post). The film alienated family audiences and its marketing partners were met with backlash for promoting the film to young children. However, the performances of Keaton, DeVito, andMichelle Pfeifferreceived critical acclaim.
The backlash for the film also forced Warner Bros. to replaceTim BurtonwithJoel Schumacher(via Den of Geek). Schumacher was expected to take the movies in a more family-friendly direction, which Keaton couldn’t agree with. Keaton worked alongside Burton for back-to-back projects includingBeetlejuiceof 1988 and had created a rapport with the director.
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Interestingly, Burton was hired in 1986 to direct the firstBatmanfilm but the film was not greenlit until after the success ofBeetlejuice(via Den of Geek).
Tim Burton And Michael Keaton Reunite ForBeetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tim Burton’sBeetlejuice 2project just dropped itstraileron Thursday and fans of the original were excited to revisit the horror comedy classic. The trailer featured returning starsWinona Ryderand Michael Keaton alongside the new addition,Jenna Ortega. Keaton’s Betelgeuse looked terrifying in his ghoulish attire in the teaser trailer as well as the first look released by Warner Bros.
Schitt’s CreekactressCatherine O’Harareprises her role as Delia Deetz, mother of Ryder’s Lydia Deetz. Monica Bellucci,Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux play other crucial roles in the film. Burton has had a bit of bad luck at the box office recently, while Keaton unsuccessfullyreprised his Batman role in 2023’sThe Flash. However, Burton found some success as the director of the Netflix series,Wednesday.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceis scheduled to be released in theaters on August 21, 2025.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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