A build up to the action - the start of the film involves The Joker raiding a bank - so the action starts straight away
Creation of fear/apprehension/anticipation/unsettling feeling/confusion/doubt over a character - there is a basic plot for each piece of action, but it elaborates and becomes mroe meaningfula s the film develops
Dark, shadowy atmosphere (use of light and dark images) - a lot fo the film is shot in very dark indoor locations
Establishing mood and atmosphere throughout the film - another dark film, that is a classic battle between good and evil
Delay in showing the face of a significant character, or the action of an important event by first showing the hand of a character for instance or a reaction of someone watching the event - the masks and face paint used against the two main characters give an extra dimension to the film
Creation of suspense using soundtrack music - the soundtrack is very similar throughout the film, which adds some continuity
Morally ambiguous central character - each of the central characters - Batman and The Joker - have different personalities dependent on who they are greeting
Murder encouraging a suspecting audience - each murder in the film adds to teh depth of the storyline
Realistic settings to create a sense of the 'unusual' occuring within a normal setting - it is based in the fictional city of Gotham, so the directors and producers can develop the city into whatever they want
Flashbacks - there are few flashbacks that have little significance to the main plots
Red herrings - there aren't any red herrings, but there are setbacks.
Twists and unexpected turns - there are few twists, as the film is about the good vs. evil battle
Making and keeping the audience tense and on the edge of our seats - the drama in each scene keeps the audience watching.
