Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Gothamist - Sandy Hook Labeled "Strike Zone" In Batman Dark Knight Rises


Before the movie came out, some media outlets received a "viral package" that contained a map showing a targeted area called Sandy Hook, which was labeled "Strike Zone 1." In the movie, this is where Gotham Stadium is, and Commissioner Gordon points to it on a map (it's the only thing you can read on the map aside from the word "Gotham").

This attempt to draw a legitimate connection between a fictional film and a devastating real-life massacre comes off as trivializing. But we've got to admit it's a pretty weird coincidence.

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Close up of Sandy Hook in Batman Dark Knight Rises

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