Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

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→ Influenced 7 films ← Inspired by 15 films

An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.

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← Inspired By

Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood (1973)1
 The Bride Wore Black
The Bride Wore Black (1968)2
 Game of Death
Game of Death (1978)3
 Death Rides a Horse
Death Rides a Horse (1967)4
 The Five Deadly Venoms
The Five Deadly Venoms (1978)5
 The Searchers
The Searchers (1956)6
 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)7
 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)8
 Once Upon a Time in the West
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)9
 Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane (1941)10
 Navajo Joe
Navajo Joe (1966)11
 Django Kill...If You Live...Shoot!
Django Kill...If You Live...Shoot! (1967)12

→ Influenced

John Wick
John Wick (2014)13
 Lady Vengeance
Lady Vengeance (2005)14
Kate (2021)15
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)16

Sources

Influenced By

  1. Lady Snowblood (1973)
    "This Japanese film tells the story of a woman seeking revenge against the criminals who destroyed her family. Its narrative structure, visual style, and themes of vengeance are mirrored in *Kill Bill: Vol. 1*." Bfi source
  2. The Bride Wore Black (1968)
    "Directed by François Truffaut, this French film follows a widow who hunts down the five men responsible for her husband's murder on their wedding day. The plot parallels the revenge-driven storyline of *Kill Bill*." Kill Bill: What Movies Influenced The Duology The Most? Dylan Snodgrass GameRant
  3. Game of Death (1978)
    "Bruce Lee's unfinished film features the iconic yellow tracksuit, which is emulated by Uma Thurman's character, The Bride, during the House of Blue Leaves sequence." Quentin Tarantino: The Complete Syllabus of His Influences and References Larry Fitzmaurice Vulture
  4. Death Rides a Horse (1967)
    "This Spaghetti Western centers on a man seeking vengeance against those who killed his family. Tarantino incorporates elements from this film, including Ennio Morricone's theme, which plays during the climactic battle at the House of Blue Leaves." 10 Movies That Inspired Kill Bill Jessica Scott SlashFilm
  5. The Five Deadly Venoms (1978)
    "A classic martial arts film featuring a group of fighters with unique styles, it inspired the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in *Kill Bill*." Kill Bill: What Movies Influenced The Duology The Most? Dylan Snodgrass GameRant
  6. The Searchers (1956)
  7. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
  8. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
  9. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
  10. Citizen Kane (1941)
  11. Navajo Joe (1966)
  12. Django Kill...If You Live...Shoot! (1967)

Influenced

  1. John Wick (2014)
    "The "John Wick" series, particularly the first installment, mirrors "Kill Bill" in its stylized action sequences and themes of vengeance. Both films feature protagonists who embark on a relentless quest for retribution after personal losses." 15 Movies Like Kill Bill That You Need To See Liam Gaughan SlashFilm
  2. Lady Vengeance (2005)
    "Directed by Park Chan-wook, this South Korean film is part of his Vengeance Trilogy. It shares thematic similarities with "Kill Bill," focusing on a female protagonist seeking revenge after being wronged." Best Female Revenge Movies Richard Corliss TIME
  3. Kate (2021)
  4. Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)