Gone Girl (2014)

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→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 6 films

With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)1
 There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary (1998)2
 Leave Her to Heaven
Leave Her to Heaven (1945)3
 Rear Window
Rear Window (1954)4
 Psycho
Psycho (1960)5
 The Fugitive
The Fugitive (1993)6

→ Influenced

A Simple Favor
A Simple Favor (2018)7
 The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train (2016)8
 Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals (2016)9

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Influenced By

  1. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
    "Flynn cited this film as an influence, particularly for its portrayal of a couple engaged in psychological games, which parallels the complex dynamics between Nick and Amy in "Gone Girl."" Gillian Flynn on 30 Rock, Flowers in the Attic, and 19 Other Things That Have Influenced Her Work Amanda Dobbins Vulture
  2. There's Something About Mary (1998)
    "Flynn mentioned that the "Cool Girl" monologue in "Gone Girl" was inspired by the character Mary Jensen from this film, who embodies the "cool girl" archetype." Amy Dunne Wikipedia
  3. Leave Her to Heaven (1945)
    "Flynn's former colleague noted that she was particularly influenced by this film, which directly inspired elements of "Gone Girl."" Gone Girl %28novel%29 Wikipedia
  4. Rear Window (1954)
    "David Fincher, the director of the "Gone Girl" film adaptation, has acknowledged the influence of Hitchcock's "Rear Window" on his work, including "Gone Girl."" 10 Movies That Influenced David Fincher Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  5. Psycho (1960)
    "Gillian Flynn, the author of "Gone Girl," has expressed admiration for Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," particularly noting a childhood crush on the character Norman Bates." Gillian Flynn on 30 Rock, Flowers in the Attic, and 19 Other Things That Have Influenced Her Work Amanda Dobbins Vulture
  6. The Fugitive (1993)
    "In this film, a man becomes the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance, leading to a media frenzy and a personal quest to prove his innocence, paralleling the wrongful accusation and media scrutiny faced by the protagonist in "The Fugitive."" 10 Best Suspenseful Crime Movies Like The Fugitive Svetlana Sterlin ScreenRant

Influenced

  1. A Simple Favor (2018)
    "This black comedy mystery, directed by Paul Feig, follows a small-town vlogger who investigates the sudden disappearance of her enigmatic friend. The film's blend of dark humor and suspenseful twists has been compared to "Gone Girl."" A Simple Favor %28film%29 Wikipedia
  2. The Girl on the Train (2016)
    "Based on Paula Hawkins' novel, this psychological thriller centers on a woman who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation. The novel and its adaptation have drawn comparisons to "Gone Girl" due to their unreliable narrators and intricate plots." Time source
  3. Nocturnal Animals (2016)
    "Directed by Tom Ford, this film interweaves two narratives, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Its dark and unsettling themes echo the tone of "Gone Girl."" If You Like Gone Girl, Watch These Movies Next Nina Starner Looper