Batman Beyond: Shriek

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When Derek Powers wants to knock down a certain place in Gotham City that seems mysteriously important to Bruce, Bruce reveals to Terry that the theater on this block is where his parents were killed. But when Terry goes to check on Bruce's dog, Bruce ventures off into the theater and then gets attacked by Shreeve who becomes later known as Shriek, and is rescued by Terry as Batman. When Bruce is taken to the hospital, he starts hearing voices... voices telling him to do something terrible. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Stan Berkowitz

Director:: Curt Geda

Stars:: Lauren Tom (Dana Tan); Kevin Conroy (Bruce Wayne); Yvette Lowenthal (Chelsea Cunningham); Teri Garr (Mary McGinnis); Will Friedle (Terry McGinnis / Batman); Ryan O'Donohue (Matt McGinnis); Stockard Channing (Commissioner Barbara Gordon (1999-2000))

Recurring Role:: Sherman Howard (Derek Powers/Blight)

Guest Star:: Chris Mulkey (Walter Shreeve / Shriek); Ian Patrick Williams (Andrews); Lauri Johnson (Nurse); Gregg Berger (Computer)

The interior color of the Bat Cave's scanner changes between scenes. edit »
Trivia: There's a Joker wanted poster in the police station. edit »

This episode, along with "Black Out" and "Disappearing Inque" were released on VHS as Batman Beyond: Disappearing Inque. It was later paired up with the VHS release of Batman Beyond: Tech Wars (consisting of "Heroes", "Lost Soul" and "Splicer") on DVD. edit »
The car Terry drives Bruce around in seems to resemble the Batmobile from the original Batman Animated Series. edit »
Shriek is introduced. edit »
This is the only episode, since "Rebirth (1)," in which Derek Powers has no transformations into Blight. In all the others, he turns into Blight for a split second or for the remaining portion of the episode. edit »

(after Terry assaults Derek)
Derek: You should know something about the Psych Ward here. There's always room for one more. edit »
Terry: Okay, we know it's some kind of sound generator. So now what?
(Put the evidence into a scanner)
Terry: Computer. Analyze the metal this thing is made of. (Pause) Computer?
Computer: Incorrect command.
Terry: Uh.. do the thing where you figure out what's it made of.
Computer: Request for spectrograph IC analysis.
Terry: Uh.. huh.. that's it. What you said.
Computer: Analysis proceeding. edit »
Derek: You should be feeling fine, anyway.
Shriek: And why is that!
Derek: Because your costume gives you power. Real power. Ever had that before?
Shriek: No. Not really.
Derek: It's no small thing, trust me. edit »
Derek: (about Bruce) Age can do tragic things to a person. But I wouldn't worry about him. He's going to be in the best of hands. Mine. Who else can take care of his affairs. He has no wife, no children.
Terry: Me, I could do it.
Derek: Awfully young, aren't you?
Terry: Awfully slimy, aren't you?
Derek: Careful, the courts are very strict about slander.
Terry: Oh, yeah? Then let's see how they handle assault! edit »
Bruce: (to Ace) Miss me, boy?
Batman: He wasn't the only one. edit »

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dregj
member since: Jan 2, 2006
Shriek
The Bottom Line: "Out of character"
A scientist is sent to kill wanye and batso with his sonic power suit, by powers.Powers is looking to expand the company into the historical district and demolish the old building in the process.
Wayne is rousing the shareholders against him ...Continue »
04/23/07 04:50am | report abuse
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tramlaw301
member since: Jul 15, 2006
Shriek
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Another great original Villian is born!!! ...Continue »
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saiyanman5215
member since: Apr 20, 2005
Shriek
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
Wayne is hunted down and hospitalized by a man named Shreeve (working for Powers) using a suit that utilizes sound. ...Continue »
09/19/05 09:58am | report abuse
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Dionyseus
member since: Jun 15, 2005
Shriek
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
This one is all about the power of sound. ...Continue »
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