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"Bats in the belfry" is a bit old-fashioned, but I could imagine they may use it in a movie if it sounds funny in context. Also, I get the feeling that idioms are used more widely in movies than in real life. Anybody agree?

'Bats in the Belfry." ??? Does that mean the same as 'bats in the closet'?

I agree though that movies may have more idioms and catchy phrases than real life. They at least stand out more in those arenas. Maybe it's the whole scripted aspect and writers have the time to think and go back and change the language to make it more colorful.