Did Eyes Wide Shut influence Runaway?

Yes. Kanye West's music video for "Runaway" was inspired by "Eyes Wide Shut," particularly in its use of masked figures and ritualistic imagery.

Did Eyes Wide Shut influence Crimson Peak?

Yes. Guillermo del Toro cited "Eyes Wide Shut" as an influence on his film, particularly in its use of lighting and color to evoke emotion.

Did Eyes Wide Shut influence The Master?

Yes. Paul Thomas Anderson's film shares thematic similarities with "Eyes Wide Shut," particularly in its exploration of masculinity and the blurred lines between reality and perception.

Did Eyes Wide Shut influence Vanilla Sky?

Yes. This film, starring Tom Cruise, features scenes that reference "Eyes Wide Shut." Notably, the protagonist wakes to the film "Sabrina" playing on television, a detail that echoes elements from Kubrick's work.

Did Eyes Wide Shut influence Black Swan?

Yes. Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller mirrors the dream-like atmosphere and themes of identity and transformation found in "Eyes Wide Shut."

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Name: Eyes Wide Shut
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1999
Rating: 7.48

Drama Thriller Mystery Directed by Stanley Kubrick

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After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.

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Runaway (2010)
"Kanye West's music video for "Runaway" was inspired by "Eyes Wide Shut," particularly in its use of masked figures and ritualistic imagery." Influence of Stanley Kubrick Wikipedia
Crimson Peak (2015)
"Guillermo del Toro cited "Eyes Wide Shut" as an influence on his film, particularly in its use of lighting and color to evoke emotion." Far Out Magazine source
The Master (2012)
"Paul Thomas Anderson's film shares thematic similarities with "Eyes Wide Shut," particularly in its exploration of masculinity and the blurred lines between reality and perception." Things Masculine: Eyes Wide Shut & The Master YARDS OF GRAPEVINE | Movies, TV, Oscars & S'more
Vanilla Sky (2001)
"This film, starring Tom Cruise, features scenes that reference "Eyes Wide Shut." Notably, the protagonist wakes to the film "Sabrina" playing on television, a detail that echoes elements from Kubrick's work." Breaking Circular Dreams Idyllopuspress
Black Swan (2010)
"Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller mirrors the dream-like atmosphere and themes of identity and transformation found in "Eyes Wide Shut."" Nextlevelpictures source

Eyes Wide Shut (1999), directed by Stanley Kubrick, has been cited as an influence on 5 later works, such as Runaway, Crimson Peak, and The Master. Check out the citations below.