This one outing for False Face marked the very first time that I felt frightened from a Batman episode.
And I loved it, even as a kid!!
In reality, the episode benefits from a high level of unpredictability, which makes for a real sense of suspense. Malachi Throne's performance is absolutely stellar, as he brings a real sense of menace to the role. On an interesting note, Myrna Fahey manages to sport hairdos with different colors, almost like a prototype for the punks from the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is sad she did not live long enough to see this! Midget Billy Curtis, who made a memorable appearance in "Adventures of Superman" 10 years before, appears here as well.
And as per the previous review's reference to Michael Fox: His appearance as Inspector Basch in the pilot episode was likely a reference to ABC's crime drama, "The FBI." That was likely a one-shot deal, which explains why he appears here in a different role.
While the pilot episode is my all-time favorite, this episode may be overall the best of the entire series!!! Check it out!
And I loved it, even as a kid!!
In reality, the episode benefits from a high level of unpredictability, which makes for a real sense of suspense. Malachi Throne's performance is absolutely stellar, as he brings a real sense of menace to the role. On an interesting note, Myrna Fahey manages to sport hairdos with different colors, almost like a prototype for the punks from the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is sad she did not live long enough to see this! Midget Billy Curtis, who made a memorable appearance in "Adventures of Superman" 10 years before, appears here as well.
And as per the previous review's reference to Michael Fox: His appearance as Inspector Basch in the pilot episode was likely a reference to ABC's crime drama, "The FBI." That was likely a one-shot deal, which explains why he appears here in a different role.
While the pilot episode is my all-time favorite, this episode may be overall the best of the entire series!!! Check it out!