Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)

Directed by John Carpenter
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  1. Dirty Harry (1971)
    "John Carpenter's film is recognized as one of the best action films of its era, with a gritty tone reminiscent of "Dirty Harry."" Assault on Precinct 13 %281976 film%29 Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Sinners (2025)
    "The skeleton staff of a police station, in a deserted neighborhood, that is closing down the next day are under attack all night by the overwhelming numbers of a relentless street gang bent on revenge."
  2. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
    "Directed by John Carpenter, this film's influence is evident in "From Dusk Till Dawn." The character Scott Fuller wears a T-shirt reading "Precinct 13," directly referencing Carpenter's movie." 15 Surprising Facts About 'From Dusk Till Dawn' Sean Hutchinson Mental Floss

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), directed by John Carpenter, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Dirty Harry — and has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as Sinners and From Dusk Till Dawn. Check out the citations below.