Nerdist Now

The Terrifying Inspirations for THE BATMAN’s Riddler (Nerdist Now w/ Kyle Anderson)

Paul Dano’s version of the Riddler in The Batman is one of the most terrifying comic book villains ever put to screen. And there’s a reason for that. Writer-director Matt Reeves took inspiration from real serial killers like the Zodiac and famed movie slashers like Michael Myers. On this edition of Nerdist Now, Kyle Anderson breaks down these famous killers, both real and fictional, and how they went into the most fearsome DC movie villain yet.

03.16.2022