Imagine a film where American Psycho meets The Singing Detective in a twisted, surreal musical, with the dark undercurrents of La La Land‘s dreams versus reality. That’s the vibe Joker: Folie à Deux aims for, blending the haunting chaos of a psychopath’s mind with the dazzling, often illusory world of song and dance. Picture the chilling detachment of Patrick Bateman, but instead of Wall Street, it’s Gotham’s underbelly, where madness meets melody, and violence unfolds to a show-stopping score. It’s a psychological trip that taps into both the beauty and horror of losing one’s grip on reality.

With a star-studded cast and gripping performances, Joker: Folie à Deux will keep you engaged, even if the plot stumbles along the way. If you’re a fan of Phoenix and Gaga or intrigued by the idea of a “psychopath musical,” then give this twisted tale a go. But for all its boldness, it still can’t quite live up to the electrifying originality of the first. Joker: Folie à Deux is released in the UK and US on 4 October 2024.