Did Oldboy influence Zinda?

Yes. This Bollywood film is an unauthorized adaptation of "Oldboy." The producers of "Oldboy" expressed concerns over the similarities, noting that "Zinda" closely mirrors the plot and specific scenes of the original.

Did Oldboy influence Daredevil?

Yes. The Netflix series features a hallway fight scene in its first season that pays homage to "Oldboy's" iconic corridor fight. Stunt performer Chris Brewster acknowledged that the scene was influenced by "Oldboy," aiming to capture the rawness and realism of the original.

Did Oldboy influence The Raid: Redemption?

Yes. This Indonesian action film showcases intense, close-quarters combat reminiscent of "Oldboy's" fight choreography. The film's claustrophobic action sequences and martial arts-driven fights have drawn comparisons to "Oldboy."

Did Oldboy influence Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?

Yes. Director James Gunn cited "Oldboy" as an inspiration for a hallway fight scene in this Marvel film. The scene was designed to emulate the single-take, dynamic action of "Oldboy's" famous corridor fight.

Did Oldboy influence The Princess?

Yes. This action film features a staircase fight scene that actress Joey King described as her "own 'Oldboy' moment," indicating a direct influence from the original film's choreography and intensity.

Oldboy (2003)

Name: Oldboy
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Action
Released: 2003
Rating: 8.25

Drama Thriller Mystery Action Directed by Park Chan-wook

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With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.

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Films inspired by Oldboy

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Zinda (2006)¹

Daredevil (2015)²

The Raid: Redemption (2011)³

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)⁴

The Princess (2022)⁵

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Zinda (2006)
"This Bollywood film is an unauthorized adaptation of "Oldboy." The producers of "Oldboy" expressed concerns over the similarities, noting that "Zinda" closely mirrors the plot and specific scenes of the original." Zinda %28film%29 Wikipedia
Daredevil (2015)
"The Netflix series features a hallway fight scene in its first season that pays homage to "Oldboy's" iconic corridor fight. Stunt performer Chris Brewster acknowledged that the scene was influenced by "Oldboy," aiming to capture the rawness and realism of the original." Entertainment Weekly source
The Raid: Redemption (2011)
"This Indonesian action film showcases intense, close-quarters combat reminiscent of "Oldboy's" fight choreography. The film's claustrophobic action sequences and martial arts-driven fights have drawn comparisons to "Oldboy."" 10 Films To Watch If You Liked Oldboy Shaurya Thapa ScreenRant
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
"Director James Gunn cited "Oldboy" as an inspiration for a hallway fight scene in this Marvel film. The scene was designed to emulate the single-take, dynamic action of "Oldboy's" famous corridor fight." Entertainment Weekly source
The Princess (2022)
"This action film features a staircase fight scene that actress Joey King described as her "own 'Oldboy' moment," indicating a direct influence from the original film's choreography and intensity." Not just in Animal, that famous Oldboy hallway fight scene has been copied in many movies Shaurya Thapa Dailyo

Oldboy (2003), directed by Park Chan-wook, has been cited as an influence on 5 later works, such as Zinda, Daredevil, and The Raid: Redemption. Check out the citations below.