The Night of the Hunter (1955)

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Influenced

1. No Country for Old Men (2007)
   "In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money."
2. True Grit (1969)
   "The opening song in "True Grit," "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," was prominently featured in "The Night of the Hunter," where it was sung or whistled by Robert Mitchum's character. Additionally, a scene in "True Grit" where Mattie Ross is carried on Rooster Cogburn's horse mirrors a sequence in "The Night of the Hunter" where children flee from the preacher." Movie Connections IMDb
3. Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
   "A scene where Barry punches a wall, resulting in cuts on his knuckles that spell "love," mirrors a similar motif in this film, suggesting a visual reference." Movie Connections IMDb
4. Do the Right Thing (1989)
   "In *Do the Right Thing*, the character Radio Raheem delivers a monologue about love and hate, reminiscent of Robert Mitchum's portrayal of a preacher in *The Night of the Hunter*. Both characters use their hands to symbolize the struggle between these opposing forces." Do the Right Thing Wikipedia