The Batman vs. Dracula

The Batman vs. Dracula

Year: 2005

Runtime: 83 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Goguen

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Gotham City faces a new nightmare as the escaped Joker and Penguin are joined by the original creature of the night—Dracula. The vampire’s blood‑thirst threatens to turn the entire metropolis, and even Batman himself, into his mindless minions. Batman must confront the ruthless vampire before the city falls under his dark rule.

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Timeline & Setting – The Batman vs. Dracula (2005)

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Gotham City, Arkham Asylum, Gotham Cemetery, Batcave

Gotham City serves as a shadowy, densely packed backdrop where crime and mysticism collide. The action shifts between the cemetery, the Batcave, and Arkham Asylum, highlighting a city that thrives in darkness. The urban landscape anchors the vampire outbreak and the vigilante’s fight to protect civilians without destroying the Lost Ones.

🏙️ Gothic cityscape 🗺️ Noir urban setting 🧟 Supernatural threats

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Main Characters – The Batman vs. Dracula (2005)

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Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice) - Rino Romano

Batman confronts a vampiric outbreak while avoiding indiscriminate violence against the Lost Ones. He pursues a cure rather than total extermination, staying true to his code as he navigates a city that misreads him as a nocturnal menace. His alliance with Alfred and his protection of Vicky Vale drive the narrative through the crisis.

🗡️ Vigilante 🛡️ Protector 🕵️‍♂️ Detective

Dracula (voice) - Peter Stormare

The ancient vampire king arrives in Gotham, awakening the Lost Ones and spreading fear. He manipulates Penguin and seeks a ritual to resurrect Carmilla, blending charm with cruelty. Dracula's power and cunning propel the outbreak and challenge Batman's resolve.

🩸 Villain 🧛 Vampire 🗡️ Manipulator

Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin (voice) - Tom Kenny

From Arkham, Penguin pursues a buried fortune and becomes entwined in Dracula's scheme. He is forced into a daytime sentinel role and must face the consequences of his greed when the plans unravel. His actions drive chaos and complicate Gotham's fate.

💰 Greed 🐧 Mastermind 🗝️ Traitor

The Joker (voice) - Kevin Michael Richardson

The Joker is infected by vampirism and falls under Dracula's control, accelerating the outbreak and complicating Batman's cure efforts. His volatile nature adds unpredictability and danger, intertwining chaos with the quest for a vaccine.

🎭 Villain 🟥 Anarchist 🧪 Infected

Vicky Vale (voice) - Tara Strong

Vicky Vale becomes a central connection to Bruce Wayne and a target in Dracula's plan. Her presence intensifies the stakes and humanizes the crisis, prompting Batman to protect civilians while seeking a cure.

🧭 Reporter 💖 Catalyst 🧪 Interest

Alfred Pennyworth (voice) - Alastair Duncan

Alfred provides crucial historical context about Dracula and Carmilla, supports Batman with a strategic plan, and helps secure the vaccine and containment. His interventions help stabilize the situation when Dracula temporarily gains strength.

🧠 Advisor 🛡️ Caregiver 🧬 Scientist

Carmilla Karnstein

Carmilla Karnstein, Dracula's ancient vampire bride, is central to the necromantic ritual threatening Gotham. Her legacy and the possibility of resurrection heighten the danger and complexity of any cure, illustrating the peril of reviving past horrors.

🗝️ Mystery 🩸 Curse 🕯️ History

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Major Themes – The Batman vs. Dracula (2005)

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🦇 Dual Identity

Batman grapples with his public persona as Bruce Wayne and his nocturnal role as Gotham's protector. The story examines how the city views the Dark Knight, sometimes as a savior and other times as a possible menace. He must navigate fear, trust, and his own code while confronting a supernatural threat.

🧪 Science vs Superstition

A vaccine and cellular analysis drive the effort to counter vampirism without eradicating the infected. The Joker's infected cells become a catalyst for discovery, while Dracula leans on ancient power and manipulation. The narrative pits modern medicine against ancient darkness in Gotham's hour of need.

🗝️ Hidden Histories

Dracula's past, including Carmilla Karnstein, adds depth to the vampire myth and explains the stakes of any cure. Alfred's findings surface long-buried secrets that influence the present threat. The past resurfaces to complicate the battle for Gotham's future.

🛡️ Duty and Protection

Batman prioritizes saving civilians over eradicating every infected person, choosing containment and cure over annihilation. He faces public misperception as the city labels him a bat-like menace. The story frames heroism as guardianship, balancing personal risk with Gotham’s safety.

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