Les Diaboliques (1955)

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Films that influenced Les Diaboliques

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Films inspired by Les Diaboliques

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Influenced By

  1. Dial M for Murder (1954)
    "Although released after "Dial M for Murder," this French thriller shares thematic elements of intricate murder plots and suspenseful storytelling, reflecting the broader genre influences that Hitchcock was both contributing to and drawing from." Moviechat source

Influenced

  1. Psycho (1960)
    "Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, this French psychological thriller features a plot involving a murder conspiracy and unexpected twists. Hitchcock was reportedly envious of Clouzot's film and fashioned *Psycho* as a similarly bleak black-and-white film." Entertainment Weekly source
  2. Vertigo (1958)
    "Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, this French psychological thriller shares themes of deception and psychological manipulation with *Vertigo*. Hitchcock screened *Les Diaboliques* multiple times during pre-production for *Vertigo*." Bfi source

Les Diaboliques (1955) was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Dial M for Murder — and has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as Psycho and Vertigo. Check out the citations below.