DC Showcase: The Spectre

One of the DC Showcases filled with mystery and intrigue, always leaving you wondering what will happen next. The Spectre presents itself and leaves you wanting to see more, with a quite interesting premise that deserves a chance. Definitely, Joaquim Dos Santos is a master of good stories and strong character performances; the director has the skill to elevate an antihero to glory in just a few minutes. All of this without adding their origin and the reason for their actions. Brilliant.

If you're a fan of this character or at least know who they are in the DC world, you'll have a great time. Jim Corrigan is quite a character. His seriousness and the way he ties up loose ends is sublime.

The animation is very good, with a contrast and color tone that speaks for itself. In addition to adding that element of mystery and suspense in many of its scenes, giving that dark tone that connects even more with the viewer. The character design is quite nice, and above all, they have a justified development. There is no doubt that they are 13 glorious minutes.

The short film has countless references to great movies, such as The Exorcist, King Kong, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Dracula, Wolfman, Dead Silence, among others. It is a stroke of genius, even if it's just for a few seconds.

The Spectre is synonymous with justice without mercy, vengeance, and divine power. An interesting character that deserves more adaptations for the big screen. Nevertheless, it is a great example of settling accounts and maintaining balance.