Since the new trailer for The Dark Knight went live earlier this morning, A lot of fans have been analyzing the footage frame by frame for hidden clues (however, no one has found Waldo yet). Most people picked up on the scene that I mentioned in the earlier trailer posting where Harvey Dent is behind held to the floor in a puddle of what appears to be a gasoline type substance (as seen below). Many people agree with my conclusion that this is most definitely how Dent becomes Two-Face. A much different set-up from the traditional Joker/Acid story-line from the comic book series.

Two Face Origin in the Dark Knight

/Film readers Glenn D and Mike M point out that Two Face is actually shown briefly on screen, but you can’t see much of scarred side of his face.

Two Face with a gun

Another /Film Reader, Vignir, points out that someone who looks kind of like Scarecrow from Batman Begin can be seen briefly in the trailer, inside the car that Batman jumps on top of. Click on the image to enlarge! Is it the Scarecrow or just one of Joker’s goons?

Scarecrow in The Dark Knight

  • orange cinema
    awesome! im always excited to see breakdowns like this, because i didn't catch the two face or scarecrow shots. now i did see a major spoiler that i don't wanna ruin, so i'll say it's a major character getting tossed off a roof. around 1:56. i could be wrong with how i interpreted it, but if i'm right i think it's an excellent direction to go.
    in the comics isn't dent scarred during a trail by a gangster on the witness stand - one of the very few details batman forever got right? i could be wrong, but i'll surf through my books to see what i can find. if anyone knows the specific issue could they please post it - thanks guys.
  • Jack
    Dent's face reflected in the acid (?) is a nice touch on duality.

    Also, there's something really nasty going on just under his nose on the other side of the face. Pause it and go frame-by-frame. Something tells me his face is going to be hideous.
  • Hardac
    I wouldn't assume gasoline burns Dent's face. It is a liquid from a 55 gallon barrel and we don't know who tips it over. I wouldn't count Joker out of the transformation.
  • Vader182
    it may not even be gasoline. However I'm happy scarecrow is in this in one way or another. I love Cillian.
  • brian
    I'm not so sure that's Scarecrow. It could just as easily be one of the Joker's henchmen.
  • Morgan Freeman is my dad
    Dude they pour the gasoline, then light it. It will burn half of his face
  • Morgan Freeman is my dad
    Whoa, look at his suit too. It's all burnt haha
  • dopiestghost
    I don't think the shot of Rachel being tossed off the roof is exactly a hidden spoiler. It's a pretty clear scene meant to be caught by the viewers. I'm guessing they wanted us to see that because now we're all wondering: will she fall to her death or will Batman save her?

    Also, I'm wondering if the Harvey Dent in gas scene is perhaps a red herring? Like the Rachel scene, it's pretty prominent and hard to miss. Are they getting in audiences by showing us how he becomes Two-Face or are they confusing us so we'll still be surprised how & when it actually happens in the movie?

    Either way, this trailer did nothing for me. Why? Because I'm already so pumped for this movie you couldn't possibly excite me more. Can't wait for July 18!!!!
  • Freddie
    I think I'm done reading this site until July 19th.
  • joshmayhood
    @dopiestghost

    Thank you. I've been reading different websites, and seeing people complain about that is getting old(I'm talking about Rachel getting thrown).

    Were people crying about the Spiderman 2 trailer because it shows Doc Oc taking Mary Jane? No! It's suppose to pique your interest you dumbfucks.
  • Lloyd
    It's a trailer. Just because one thing follows another doesn't mean it's actually connected in the movie. I'm guessing the NO! Harvey thing is from maybe watching his family being brutalized by criminals , etc etc etc.
  • Larry Leonardo
    The first Trailer was still better, the just post ledgerlized this because he died. I want more joker, NOW!
  • orange cinema
    @ joshmayhood

    uhh maybe you should actully read the posts on this page before you call us dumbfucks. i said throwing rachell off the roof was an excellent idea, and then literally noone said anything else about it until dopiest ghost said it might not be intended to be a hidden spoiler. but seeing you call us dumbfucks for imaginary reasons was kinda funny, so carry on.
  • dan
    I agree with orange.

    fail Josh, fail.
  • dan
    also, sorry for the double post. but I dont think the gas scene and harvey scene are the same..well, scene.

    Look at when the gas pours, it's on a marble floor.

    When Harvey is being helt down, it's on a wood floor.

    Just sayin.
  • Captain Awesome
    Actually what happens is The Emperor is pissed off and wants Luke to join the Dark Side. So Mr. Blonde kidnaps a cop and cuts off his ear in an effort to display control and power. But then Carlton accidentally takes some of Wills speed that he found in his locker and Uncle Phil in usualy Phil fashion, blows his top.

    To resolve the issue Riggs and Murtaugh realize they are both too old for this shit and decide to travel into space with Clint Eastwood.
  • Sean Grady
    I've heard rumblings that Dent's being shoved down into some bizarre type of acid thats gets activated by electrical charges. Hence him being alright with his face shoved down in it, and the electrical wire jammed into the spout of the barrel.
  • joshmayhood
    Ha. My first "Fail" on the internet.

    My dumbfucks comment was designated for a few people on this website, but more towards the others i've been reading regarding the same subject(re-read my first comment, dumb fuck.)
  • adman
    Mr Blonde is cool
  • salthegeek
    he really shouldn't be picking/scraching that scab
  • Brian Pitts
    Actually, if you look at that "scarecrow" scene closer, its actually a Joker henchman.
  • joshmayhood
    @dan

    Good call on the flooring. I didn't notice that. I think you may be right.
  • joshmayhood
    @dan

    Actually, been re-watching and looking at still photos. You're wrong.

    The floor when Dent's face is on it looks like hard wood because of the fluid on it.
  • Max
    I seriously cannot fathom why you'd rule out acid just because it's being poured out of a drum. That's jumping to conclusions.
  • joshmayhood
    @Max

    Good point.

    You know, the thing that i've been wondereing about is what makes Dent become Two Face PSYCHOLOGICALLY. I mean, he seems pretty stable from the trailers, and a definite do-gooder. But besides the accident, something has to make him go insane/schizo. Should be interesting.
  • orange cinema
    Ha, Internet tough guy. Cute.
  • Cool images!
    Thanks for the insight!

    I also like the recent article on LA TIMES where Aaron Eckhart talks about his character Harvey Dent/Two-Face

    you can read the full stuff via this link:

    http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movie...
  • joshmayhood
    Are you referring to me?
  • Kode
    Actually, if you look at that “scarecrow” scene closer, its actually fake.
  • orange cinema
    yea but I'm not gonna clutter up a cool page/site w this nonsense. Cheers.
  • joshmayhood
    Hey, cheers to that my man.


    But I must say, this is a film site. I gave my opinion, albeit a bit too quickly, but nonetheless, it's there. I've never been called an internet tough guy before, but it pissed me off. I'll give you props on that. You've posted many comments that i've thought have been insightful if not enlightening, and while i've only been commenting since a couple months ago, Orange Cinema was an indescript profile that I believed in. Sounds like we're enemies now though. Take back the "internet tough guy" remark, it drives me insane. I'll give you all of my contact info, if you give me yours, then we can have a sparring match. Something about being called an internet tough guy sets me off.
  • Jake Vitanza
    What I love about this movie is that the trailers are more than the average movie trailers. These trailers are serious works of genius. Nolan and Co. definitely know what they are doing, and they are choosing to include all of the right amounts of footage to not only pique our interest, but to really show how amazing this film is going to be. These movie trailers do not show simply the characters and someone cool scenes, these trailers tell a story that is a reflection of the larger one. I would pay the price of a movie ticket just to see these in theaters. This is going to be the best movie of the summer, and of the year. Every character is perfectly cast and produces a dynamite performance (from what we have seen). Nolan doesn't dumb anything down, which is something that is rare in Hollywood, especially in comic book movies. I cannot wait!
  • joshmayhood
    @Jake Vitanza

    I feel ya. Someone on AICN said it was an "ordinary" trailer. Seriously. If this were ordinary, I would probably go to the movies more than 4 times a year.
  • orange cinema
    we're not enemies, it's taken back, no sparring necessary, besides - these pages belong to his royal majesty: our clown prince of crime.

    any ideas on how the scarecrow & mr j will interact?
  • Jake Vitanza
    @Dan

    I think the two surfaces are the same in the shots with the gas and Dent. The gas is that orangy color that Dent is face-down on, and you can tell that Dent's face is touching some sort of liquid. I am guessing that that is how he gets scarred, but we obviously won't know until the film comes out.
  • Aaron
    Listen to the theme at :52.
  • Billy
    I knew there was a Two-Face scene but none of my friends wanted to believe me. I should have posted this when I went on the viral hunt. Dammit, know the stupid slashfilm reader took my credit! WHY???!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ALL HAIL THE DARK KNIGHT! SCREW IRON MAN AND HANCOCK!!! DC OWNS!!
  • orange cinema
    i think if it was acid, there would be some kind of reaction happening to his face.
  • joshmayhood
    @Orange Cinema

    Thanks, dude. That just irked me, especially since while i've been lurking movie websites for years, i've decided to start posting...and i've seen that "internet tough guy" thing thrown around. And I wasn't kidding when I said i've followed your comments. I actually really have. You're smart. A formidable opponent.......sounds like a movie.

    Seriously, I love how you got to the heart of it: The Clown Prince. He rules, and I am in love with Ledger's Joker. Sooooooooooo insane.

    Scarecrow and Rachel Dawes: I think the possibilities of the Joker working with the Scarecrow are limitless. One crazy dude meeting an extremely crazy dude....Batman would have his hands full. This is the beginning of a Bromance, Orange Cinema.
  • Danatic
    Is the "night is darkest before the dawn" a title pun?
  • zinkywinks
    i like the little piece of dent's 2 face suit... looks pretty wild
  • Vignir
    @Kode: Why do you say the Scarecrow picture a fake? I just changed the brightness and contrast.
  • Robbybobby
    When casting and the call sheet for actors was announced, the Scarcrow was a part of the cast, so that would definately be a picture of the Scarecow.
  • Bruce Wayne
    Josh, Don't ever use the word "Bromance" again.
  • dan
    rofl
  • Captain Awesome
    You guys know how to suck the "cool" out of an awesome trailer.
  • Walrus
    We finally get to see the Scarecrow. And for all of you that just seem to jump to conclusions, this is a trailer. No scene is ever in order and the fact that this is Dark Knight is even more confusing. For all we know, this whole trailer can probably be the last 15 min. of the film. There might just even be a montage in the film which consists of all these great scenes and before we know it, the film is over whith Batman hovering off into the streets in Hong Kong.
  • joshmayhood
    Bromance. It's what I have with all of you.
  • charles
    In the photo above Harvey has become Two-face. If you notice both sides of his jacket aren't the same color.
  • Floppy
    I thought Nolan mentioned not giving Two-Face the 50/50 clothes treatment like Batman Forever did. Or am I mistaken?
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