There are few modern superhero films as universally praised asChristopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight.

How Was Christopher Nolan Inspired by ‘Jaws’ When Crafting the Joker?

“We wanted to push these characters and test them in new ways,” Nolan revealed.

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With a little help from his friend, Zack Snyder.

Similarly, the shark inJawsis just that: a monster.

It arrives, kills, and then haunts the main cast throughout the picture.

Brody is communicating with a walkie-talkie on the beach in Jaws.

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This is precisely what the Joker does to Batman and his allies throughoutThe Dark Knight.

Christopher Nolan Demanded Corn for ‘Interstellar'

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When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

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The Dark Knight

Christopher Nolan