Death Proof (2007)

Action Thriller Directed by Quentin Tarantino
→ Influenced 3 films ← Inspired by 7 films

Austin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. Covertly tracking their moves is Stuntman Mike, a scarred rebel leering from behind the wheel of his muscle car, revving just feet away.

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Influenced By

  1. Vanishing Point (1971)
    "This film follows a man attempting to deliver a Dodge Challenger across the U.S. while being pursued by law enforcement. In "Death Proof," the protagonists drive a similar white Dodge Challenger, and the film is explicitly referenced as "one of the best American movies ever made."" Vanishing Point %281971 film%29 Wikipedia
  2. Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974)
    "A story about two NASCAR hopefuls who rob a grocery store and are chased by the police. Tarantino's film pays homage to this genre of high-speed pursuit movies." 10 Tarantino Trademarks In Death Proof Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  3. The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970)
    "An Italian giallo film by Dario Argento. "Death Proof" incorporates music from this film, and the stalking scenes mirror the voyeuristic style characteristic of giallo cinema." The Italian Horror Movie That Secretly Influenced Tarantino's Death Proof Samuel Lowery ScreenRant
  4. The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971)
    "Another giallo film by Argento. Tarantino uses music cues from this movie, and elements of the plot, such as the killer's methods, reflect giallo tropes." DEATH PROOF: Deconstructing The Slasher Film Peter FuriousCinema.com
  5. Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film (1992)
    "A book by Carol J. Clover that analyzes gender roles in horror films. Tarantino cited this work as "one of the biggest inspirations" for "Death Proof," influencing its subversion of traditional slasher film dynamics." Quentin Tarantino: The Complete Syllabus of His Influences and References Larry Fitzmaurice Vulture
  6. Planet Terror (2007)
    "Released alongside "Death Proof" as part of the "Grindhouse" double feature, Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror" shares thematic and stylistic elements with "Death Proof," both paying homage to exploitation cinema." Planet Terror Wikipedia
  7. Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965)
    "While predating "Death Proof," this film influenced Tarantino's work. Tarantino referenced it and thanked director Russ Meyer in the credits of "Death Proof."" Faster%2C Pussycat%21 Kill%21 Kill%21 Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. The Hateful Eight (2015)
    "Also directed by Tarantino, this film features a character, Joe Gage, who writes notes about people he meets, similar to Stuntman Mike's behavior in "Death Proof."" Movie Connections IMDb
  2. Drive (2011)
    "Nicolas Winding Refn's neo-noir action drama shares stylistic elements with "Death Proof," including a focus on car stunts and a retro aesthetic. Both films draw inspiration from 1970s car chase movies." Bfi source
  3. Baby Driver (2017)
    "Directed by Edgar Wright, this film features meticulously choreographed car chases set to music. Wright has cited "Death Proof" as an influence, particularly in its homage to 1970s car chase films." Vanishing Point %281971 film%29 Wikipedia

Death Proof (2007), directed by Quentin Tarantino, was inspired by 7 earlier films — including Vanishing Point, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, and The Bird with the Crystal Plumage — and has been cited as an influence on 3 later works, such as The Hateful Eight, Drive, and Baby Driver. Check out the citations below.