Script for The Dark Knight (PDF):
The Joker gets a switchblade in Gambol’s mouth- SHARP METAL
PULLING THE CHEEK TAUT. The Bounty Hunters subdue the
remaining bodyguards.THE JOKER
Wanna know how I got these scars? My
father was a drinker and a fiend.
He’d beat mommy right in front of me.
One night he goes off crazier than
usual, mommy gets the kitchen knife
to defend herself. He doesn’t like
that. Not. One. Bit.The Joker TUGS Gambols cheek with the blade.
THE JOKER
So, me watching, he takes the knife
to her, laughing while he does it.
Turns to me and says ‘why so
serious?’ Comes at me with the knife-
‘why so serious?’ Sticks the blade
in my mouth- ‘Let’s put a smile on
that face’ and…The Joker looks up at the ASHEN FACES of the remaining Body
Guards. Smiles.THE JOKER
Why so serious?
The script is from the Warner Brothers “For Your Consideration” site. You can listen to the score also. Goosebump city.