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Blade Runner (1982) More at IMDbPro »

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"Purefold" (2010)

Spin off

Blade Runner (1997) (VG)

References

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
 -  Insert cut of an owl while a person is killed by an artificial creature
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Casablanca (1942)
The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Alphaville, une étrange aventure de Lemmy Caution (1965)
Chinatown (1974)
The Stepford Wives (1975)
Logan's Run (1976)

Referenced in

"Dancing with the Stars: Round Eight (#9.16)" (????/I)
 -  Bruno Tonioli compares Joanna and Derek's futuristic paso doble to the film's replicants
Mazes and Monsters (1982) (TV)
 -  A poster in Jay Jay's dorm room
Superman III (1983)
 -  The film's poster can be seen briefly in the junkyard scene
Getting It On (1983)
 -  A poster is visible.
Forbrydelsens element (1984)
Ninja's Force (1984)
 -  Main theme of Ninja's Force is a re-orchestration of the end-credits theme of Bladerunner
F/X (1986)
 -  Audio for computer search of dead cop is same as Deckard's home computer search feature
Vendetta dal futuro (1986)
 -  The question wheter Paco Querack ever existed
Neon Maniacs (1986)
 -  A character in the film has a poster for Blade Runner in her bedroom.
Ninja vs. Ninja (1987)
Baburugamu kuraishisu (1987) (V)
Metal Gear (1987) (VG)
Opera (1987)
 -  a videotape of this film can be seen on a shelf in Betty's room
Droid (1988)
Akira (1988)
Top wo Nerae! (1988) (V)
Snatcher (1988) (VG)
 -  The whole game itself was modeled after Blade Runner
Cyborg (1989)
"The Flash: Twin Streaks (#1.17)" (1991)
 -  The scientist calls his Flash clone a replicant.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Stranded in Space (#4.5)" (1991)
 -  Dialogue: "Must have used the same production designer"
Rôjin Z (1991)
Yiu sau dou si (1992)
Lat sau san taam (1992)
Snatcher CD-ROMantic (1992) (VG)
Chôjin densetsu Urotsukidôji: Mirai hen (1993) (V)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1993) (V)
Last Action Hero (1993)
Demolition Man (1993)
Contra: Hard Corps (1994) (VG)
Drug-Taking and the Arts (1994)
Replikator (1994)
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Whispers (#2.14)" (1994)
 -  term used to describe the false O'Brien is 'replicant'
The Crow (1994)
Death Machine (1994)
Spitfire (1995)
 -  Brion James says his "Blade Runner" line: "Wake up. Time to die!"
"Game-On: Matthew, a Suitable Case for Treatment (#1.1)" (1995)
 -  The poster is seen
"Game-On: Working Girls (#1.2)" (1995)
 -  The poster is seen
L'appât (1995)
 -  Part of a videocassette is visible.
"Game-On: Bad Timing (#1.3)" (1995)
 -  The poster is seen
"Game-On: The Great Escape (#1.4)" (1995)
 -  The poster is seen
"Game-On: Big Wednesday (#1.5)" (1995)
 -  The poster is seen
"Game-On: Fame (#1.6)" (1995)
 -  The poster is seen
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Judge Dredd (1995)
Strange Days (1995)
Phoenix (1995/I)
Kôkaku kidôtai (1995)
Sci-fighters (1996) (V)
 -  A girl is made up like pris (same hair and eye paint); the water dripping in the bathroom; the 2 leads walk around an animoid row-like Chinatown setting
Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996)
Duke Nukem 3D (1996) (VG)
 -  Soundtrack references Blade Runner as well as a very large screen which is based on Blade Runner
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
 -  references
Phenomenon (1996)
The Making of 'Blade Runner' (1997) (TV)
 -  making of documentary
The Student Prince (1997) (TV)
Robinson in Space (1997)
 -  The film's cityscape is alluded to when the Narrator visits West Bromwich.
Nirvana (1997)
Casualties (1997)
The Fifth Element (1997)
 -  the flying cars are based on spinners
Batman & Robin (1997)
 -  Referenced in dialogue
Deathline (1997)
Gattaca (1997)
"Seinfeld: The Dealership (#9.11)" (1998)
 -  Mentioned by name
"Team Knight Rider: The Ixtafa Affair (#1.17)" (1998)
 -  referenced in dialogue.
Dark City (1998)
Lost in Space (1998)
The Quest for _____ (1998)
Tainted (1998/I)
The Avengers (1998)
Free Enterprise (1998)
 -  "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe"
"NewsRadio: Lucky Burger (#5.3)" (1998)
 -  Dave says Beth dresses like a barmaid from this movie.
Soldier (1998/I)
 -  One of the battle names tattooed on Todd's arm. Tannhauser Gate, is from the speech Roy Batty recites near the end of the movie.
Enemy of the State (1998)
 -  NSA's 3D extrapolation of 2D images = ESPER machine Deckard uses in Blade Runner
Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller (1998)
 -  -
Desperate But Not Serious (1999)
Imagining 'Heavy Metal' (1999) (V)
Total Recall 2070 (1999) (TV)
eXistenZ (1999)
The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
La mujer más fea del mundo (1999)
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle (1999) (TV)
Käpt'n Blaubär - Der Film (1999)
Fear Effect (2000) (VG)
"The X Files: First Person Shooter (#7.13)" (2000)
 -  Maitreya uses acrobatics to attack Mulder like the character Pris did in this film.
"South Park: Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 (#4.2)" (2000)
 -  Cartman's prison jumpsuit reads Deckard's ID #26354
Chameleon 3: Dark Angel (2000) (TV)
Perfect Dark (2000) (VG)
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000) (TV)
 -  Referenced by name
"Stargate SG-1: Divide and Conquer (#4.5)" (2000)
 -  The testing device used is similar to the Voight-Kampff
I.K.U. (2000)
Ginger Snaps (2000)
The 6th Day (2000)
Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
Super Troopers (2001)
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix (2001) (VG)
Metoroporisu (2001)
Kaubôi bibappu: Tengoku no tobira (2001)
 -  Film noir, cyber-punk
Impostor (2001)
Perfect (2002) (V)
 -  Hero has to track down and destroy androids, one of whom turns out to be the woman accompanying him.
Star Fox Adventures (2002) (VG)
 -  Krystal's theme is reportedly based on the Blade Runner love theme by Vangelis.
Film School Confidential (2002)
Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre (2002)
Xenosaga Episode I: Chikara he no ishi (2002) (VG)
The J2 Project (2002) (V)
Demonlover (2002)
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' (2002) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Minority Report (2002)
La caja 507 (2002)
Timesplitters 2 (2002) (VG)
 -  The music used in the Neo-Toyko level is heavily inspired by the Vangelis score to Blade Runner. The future setting is also derived from Blade Runner and are both set in 2019AD.
Equilibrium (2002)
De ridder en de fakir (2002) (V)
 -  Mentioned by Paul Verhoeven and Rutger Hauer
The Hitcher: 'How Do These Movies Get Made?' (2003) (V)
 -  Mentioned of title by Rutger Hauer.
Identity (2003)
 -  the paper crane at the doorway.
Underworld (2003)
 -  Dying Lucian's "Not yet" while stretching numb fingers/Lucian's fingers when he pulls himself over edge
Red Cockroaches (2003)
 -  Most of the external reviews mention this.
Superior Firepower: The Making of 'Aliens' (2003) (V)
 -  Mention once
The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003) (V)
 -  mentioned
The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V)
 -  Mention once
Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138' (2004) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men' (2004) (V)
 -  poster in background
Innocence (2004/I)
 -  Dystopian, retro-futuristic film that features a grim detective and discusses the topic of "what is it to be a human?" and "what separates us from what we create in our own image?" Also, another thing to note is the lavash attention to design as well as some design similarities.
Immortel (ad vitam) (2004)
 -  The film's city infrastructure, floating cars and sthe subject of non-humans references Blade Runner.
Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' (2004) (V)
 -  mentioned once
The Prince & Me (2004)
 -  One of the racing lawnmowers has the film's logo written over it's engine hood
Making a 'Splash' (2004) (V)
 -  mentioned in film
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
 -  Darryl Hannah's twitching on Budd's bathroom floor is a definite reference to her death as Pris in Ridley Scott's film.
City of Heroes (2004) (VG)
 -  Detective Junkers in Founder's Falls.
The 24th Day (2004)
 -  While the two leads play a trivia game with each other, they mention this movie.
Guardian of the Realm (2004)
 -  The security code for Evo Shandor's penthouse was Rick Dekkard's badge number from 'Blade Runner', B-26354
Halálos halál (2004)
 -  It was a joke in the movie.
A:D (2005)
 -  Malice-101 is a genetically cloned futuristic cop
Unknown White Male (2005)
 -  poster seen on wall
Sin City (2005)
 -  Rutger Hauer's character Cardinal Roark gets killed in a similar way he in his turn, as Roy Batty, kills Dr. Eldon Tyrell in Blade Runner
Star Wars: Revelations (2005) (V)
 -  Includes a shot of the police head quarters building form Blade Runner in the archetecture of a ship building factory
The Loss (2005)
 -  Sonic elements
Quo Vadis, Baby? (2005)
 -  Character Andrea Berti, talking about death, mentions Blade Runner replicants
"American Dad!: Roger Codger (#1.5)" (2005)
 -  The priest asks Francine and Hayley if the've ever seen this movie.
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (2005) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us (2005) (TV)
 -  Listed under Ridley Scott's name
"Grattis världen: Tokyo (#1.4)" (2005)
 -  Mentioned by name
"Battlestar Galactica: Downloaded (#2.18)" (2006)
 -  Some humans calls the Cylons 'Skin-jobs', same as the replicants are called in Blade Runner.
"Stargate SG-1: Morpheus (#10.2)" (2006)
 -  Vala mentions a pschological question relating to tortises in the desert.
Children of Men (2006)
 -  The name on the van that Theo is taken away in, "Holden", is the name of the cop who is shot in the opening scene of 'Blade Runner'.
Black Rain: The Script, the Cast (2006) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Destroy All Humans! 2 (2006) (VG)
 -  Interrogation line: "Now tell me all the good things you remember about your mother."
Sale of the Century (2006) (VG)
 -  Referenced by name
"Numb3rs: Hardball (#3.8)" (2006)
 -  Colby and David discuss Blade Runner while walking through Little Tokyo.
Eragon (2006)
 -  Brom says to Eragon: "I've seen things you would not believe", referencing Batty from Blade Runner (see memorable quotes for Blade Runner)
Murder Party (2007)
 -  Lexi is dressed as Pris.
The Making of 'Severance' (2007) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
Flatland (2007) (V)
 -  take-off on "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe." speech
The Ten (2007)
 -  title on videotape
"Doctor Who Confidential: Are We There Yet? (#3.3)" (2007)
 -  David Tennant mentions the film.
Stardust (2007)
 -  The introduction of the unicorn mimics Deckard's dream.
"Chuck: Chuck Versus the Wookiee (#1.4)" (2007)
 -  Morgan's messenger bag says Tyrell Corporation on the side
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"HBO First Look: The Making of 'American Gangster' (#14.27)" (2007)
 -  mentioned once
"Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale (#3.0)" (2007)
 -  Andy refers to Ridley Scott as director of this film.
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
 -  DVD Seen
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
 -  Wade said "Is that a Blade Runner thing"?
Drew Struzan: An Appreciation of an Artist (2008) (V)
 -  artwork courtesy of Drew Struzan
"The Big Bang Theory: The Peanut Reaction (#1.16)" (2008)
 -  Howard tells Leonard they're playing the Extended Version.
WALL·E (2008)
 -  Advertisements encouraging people to leave an overcrowded, polluted Earth.
Fanboys (2008)
 -  mentioned that Harrison Ford was in this movie
"Troldspejlet: (#40.2)" (2008)
 -  Jakob Stegelmann talks about robots featured in films, and mentions the title
Face Eater (2008)
 -  Blade Runner poster can be seen in poker scene.
"Chuck: Chuck Versus the Seduction (#2.2)" (2008)
 -  Morgan has a shoulder bag labeled "Tyrell Corporation".
Starz Inside: Fashion in Film (2008) (TV)
 -  Referenced in introducing Michael Kaplan. Still photo shown.
Crossing Over (2009)
 -  The scene where Harrison Ford watches the surveillance tapes and gives orders for the tech guy (to zoom and back up ect.) is similar to the scene in Blade Runner when Harrison Ford analyses the photograph and gives orders to the Esper computer.
Gamer (2009)
 -  When Gorge searches for a costume for Angie, one of the options is to make her look like Pris
Harry Brown (2009)
 -  Shot of Harry in the shower directly echoes similar scene with Deckard in Blade Runner.
"The Vampire Diaries: 162 Candles (#1.8)" (2009)
 -  Jenna says about Jeremy that he could be some sort of replicant

Featured in

Precious Images (1986)
Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (1991) (TV)
 -  clips shown
Visions of Light (1992)
 -  clip shown
A Personal History of British Cinema by Stephen Frears (1997) (TV)
 -  clips shown
"Troldspejlet: (#23.16)" (2000)
 -  DVD release reviewed + footage used
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000) (TV)
 -  documentary about the making of the film
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV)
 -  This film is #74 on the list.
The Untitled Star Wars Mockumentary (2003)
 -  Clips shown
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
 -  footage appears throughout
Masters of Production: The Hidden Art of Hollywood (2004) (TV)
 -  Discusses Production Design
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV)
 -  clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV)
 -  This film is #97 on the list.
All Our Variant Futures (2007) (V)
 -  Clips shown
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) (V)
 -  Clips and outtakes are shown.
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
Signs of the Times: Graphic Design (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick (2007) (V)
 -  clips shown
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008) (TV)
 -  This film is #6 on the "Sci-Fi" list.
"Troldspejlet: (#40.2)" (2008)
 -  footage used in episode of Troldspejlet

Spoofed in

Myth Makers Vol. 7: Myth Runner (1987) (V)
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Space Quest VI: The Spinal Frontier (1995) (VG)
Droid Gunner (1995)
ReBoot: The Ride (1997)
 -  Features a hologram billboard like in the movie.
Mystery Men (1999)
America's Sweethearts (2001)
 -  the scene of Eddie in the rain just before he gets on the bike
Copyright for Hire (2002) (V)
Jigureul jikyeora! (2003)
 -  Female character in Jigureul jikyeora! (2003) uses acrobatics to attack policeman similarly to female character in Blade Runner (1982), though here it is done in a humorous vein.
Hollywood Homicide (2003)
"Red Dwarf: Back to Earth: Part 2 (#1.2)" (2009)
 -  Cat makes several origami squids. The Tyrell Coropration head office building is superimposed on London. The counter with the creator is a spoof of Roy's encounter with Tyrell. Kochanski appears like Rachael.
"Red Dwarf: Back to Earth: Part 3 (#1.3)" (2009)
 -  The main storyline involves a search for the 'creator' so as to get more life; Cat leaves origami figures behind him in several locations; there is a scene where an Esper-like device is used to show what is written on a business card in a reflection of a reflection of a reflection on a tiny photograph; there is a scene in a cold storage room ("Noses, noses, I just do noses"); in a shot of London, there is a Tyrell like pyramid in the background; the huge billboards with the Asian women swallowing pills; the Tyrell-like character, complete with white dressing-gown and huge glasses; the dialogue between 'Tyrell' and the four characters is also verbatim the dialogue between Tyrell and Roy (eg "We want more life, smeg-head"; "the light that burns three quarters as bright burns five eights as bright as the light that burns a quarter as bright as the light that's gone out"); the umbrellas with the lights; the 'Deckard' type character; the chase through the crowded street culminating in the slow motion shots smashing through the glass; "time to die"; the skull crushing; the spoof of the happy ending

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