DC Showcase: Constantine - The House of Mystery

A narrative sequel to Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, set after the events the said film, with the same quality animation style, talented voice cast and a well written story.

An overall conclusion to the DC Animated Movie Universe.

For one only one short story about 25mins long actually was about conatatine and while that was good the rest was not.

To start was about offer characters that I didn't even know and sorry to say was just boring.

It is continuation of justice league dark i mean i get it should've been a movie but this really good it bloody gore filled with violence it was awesome everyone should watch it.

The idea is an interesting coda for Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, and it may even turn out to bridge the gap between the DCAMU and its replacement, the so-called 'Tomorrowverse'. But they don't quite pull it off. Whilst there is definitely an intentional dark humour to some scenes, others that are clearly meant to be more serious also raise an unintentional laugh or two (some of the gore is bordering on Pythonesque). Matt Ryan is of course perfect as John Constantine, and the rest of the voice cast are solid. Special mention to Lou Diamond Phillips, who does a very good job as The Spectre. 7/10.

The always endearing Matt Ryan as John Constantine puts him in a terrible situation in this animated short from DC Showcase. Constantine finds himself trapped in the House of Mystery, a place infamous for its strange and lethal residents, and made to repeat a horrifying cycle. He wakes up every day to confront fresh threats and horrific deaths, only to return to the beginning and lose all memory of the previous cycle. Constantine must find a means to escape his perpetual captivity in addition to surviving the horrors of the house as he struggles with his situation.

Matt Ryan's return to the role will please fans of the character, as he brings his distinctive voice and sardonic charm to Constantine. A story set in the House of Mystery would be great for the eerie atmosphere that the animation style manages to produce. In the short film, Constantine repeatedly relives a fatal incident, giving a sinister twist to the beloved "Groundhog Day" idea.

Some viewers may find the main plot a little repetitious, especially if they are familiar with the "Groundhog Day" cliché. With barely twenty-five minutes, the short film leaves little opportunity for character growth beyond Constantine. Although some people think the animation style works well for horror, others might think it's a little too crude.