Stories by @nathanbates

The Avengers

Idk, I’ve never really done one of these for Marvel characters so here’s just a bunch of stabs in the dark. Apologies for unintentionally stealing anyone else’s suggestions but I literally cannot keep up with how many of these there are already.

Batman: Caped Crusader

After a family tragedy, socialite Bruce Wayne transforms into The Batman, where his crusade for justice spawns unforeseen ramifications.

Nick Cave’s Gladiator II (2006)

After waking up in purgatory, Maximus meets the dying Roman gods who agree to reunite him with his family in exchange for going back to the world of the living and killing the followers of Christ.

Eyes of Laura Mars (2024)

Suddenly Laura Mars can see through the eyes of a serial killer as he commits his crimes. She contacts the police and with the aid of a police detective, tries to stop the killer. But first, they have to figure out who it is.

The Man with the Golden Dream

It’s Oscar night in Hollywood and among the attendees is none other than oddball character actor turned amateur detective Sammy Lucas – here to present the award for Best Original Screenplay. Lucas was hoping to spend the night meeting his filmmaking heroes, but when the host turns up dead backstage(!), Sammy is not only tasked with catching the culprit, but in order to not derail the festivities he must also step in as host and keep the show going!

Batman Forever (2025)

holey rusted metal batman!

Almost Cast: Boogie Nights

jack says you got a great big cock

Crimson Peak (1995)

comfort film

Actors Who Could Play Hush in The Batman: Part II

I did Freeze and Ivy already, I’ll do anything the rumor mill tells me.

The Hudsucker Proxy (2024)

sure sure

Sailor Moon (2023)

The moonlight is a messenger of love.

Dogville (2023)

Illustration.

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover (2023)

When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners.

A Serious House on Serious Earth

An anthology series that explores the history of the Elizabeth Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane. A spin-off to The Batman (2022)

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

A wealthy British man gains the ability to see through solid objects with the help of a book he stole, a birdwatcher is tormented by two bullies, a newspaper editor and a mechanic have a strange encounter with an exterminator, and a two men try to save another from a deathly snake.

CASTING CALL: The X-Men Movie

This is how myCast ends. Not with a bang but a whimper.

Dark Shadows (2022)

The last Tim Burton movie I really enjoyed.

David Lynch’s The Addams Family (1991)

Apparently Scott Rudin considered Lynch to direct the 1991 movie. Cast accordingly.

Stardust (2022)

The Kingsmen movies have ruined Matthew Vaughn.

Burton-verse: Year One

For years, Bruce Wayne attempted to fill the void he felt inside by throwing increasingly lavish parties at his cavernous estate. Lately, he’s opted to sneak out into the city, roaming the dangerous streets where his parents were killed in front of him as a child. On one such “excursion”, Wayne mistakingly takes violent action against what he thought was a mugger harassing a family of three. Left beaten and confused but exhilarated, Wayne makes a vow to his deceased father that very same night. He will funnel his exceptional intellect and wealth towards the betterment of his decaying city. He will learn to strike fear into the hearts of the superstitious and cowardly alike. He will become a terrible figure to stalk evildoers preying on the innocent by night. He will become… THE BAT.