Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker has become an instant classic. But how did Todd Phillips achieve this iconic look of his? Were they influenced by Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight? Tim Burton? Or maybe someone else? Apparently yes. Francis Bacon is the name of one strange artist from the past whose work resonates deeply with the way the Joker looks. Watch this video to find out who he was and how his influence is easy to notice.

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