Christopher Nolan steps back into the director's chair for this sequel to Batman Begins, which finds the titular superhero coming face to face with his greatest nemesis - the dreaded Joker. Christian Bale returns to the role of Batman, Maggie Gyllenhaal takes over the role of Rachel Dawes (played by Katie Holmes in Batman Begins), and Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger dons the ghoulishly gleeful Joker makeup previously worn by Jack Nicholson and Cesar Romero. Just as it begins to appear as if Batman, Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman), and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) are making headway in their tireless battle against the criminal element, a maniacal, wisecracking fiend plunges the streets of Gotham City into complete chaos.

Writer/director Darren Aronofsky's unusual psychological horror tale is set at a secluded house where a writer (referred to only as InchHimInch) and his wife (called only InchMotherInch) live a quiet life. A succession of strangers begins to unexpectedly arrive at their home and are invited to stay by Him, much to Mother's consternation. But just who are these bizarre houseguests and what sinister purpose has brought them to the couple's doorstep? Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kristen Wiig star. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.