Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

Directed by Robert Aldrich
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  1. L.A. Confidential (1997)
    "Robert Aldrich's film, deeply rooted in the atomic age, provided insights into the futuristic and noir elements that Hanson aimed to incorporate." Bfi source
  2. Pulp Fiction (1994)
    "Robert Aldrich's film noir featured a mysterious glowing box, which inspired the enigmatic briefcase in *Pulp Fiction*. The briefcase's contents are never revealed, adding to its mystique, much like the box in *Kiss Me Deadly*." Far Out Magazine source
  3. Escape from New York (1981)
    "The use of a mysterious, dangerous briefcase in "Escape from New York" echoes the "great whatsit" in this classic film noir, contributing to the film's noir elements." A Snake in the Grass: Escape From New York and Noir Fusion Movies Are My Boyfriend

Kiss Me Deadly (1955), directed by Robert Aldrich, has been cited as an influence on 3 later works, such as L.A. Confidential, Pulp Fiction, and Escape from New York. Check out the citations below.