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Psycho (1960)
shot of hand gripping shower curtain, overhead shot of body on bathroom floor
Repulsion (1965)
Much of both films take place in the protagonists' apartments. Both films feature rotting food and in both cases it's a rotting animal (fish and rabbit respectively). The protagonists of both films are descending into madness. The atmosphere in both is dark and oppressive.
The Tenant (1976)
obvious
Angel Heart (1987)
Toward the end of the movie, the protagonist repeats "I know who you are" several times, echoing Harry Angel's realization "I know who I am," also repeated several times toward the end of Alan Parker's film. Also, Ivan's diabolical persona shares ominous characteristics with Louis Cyphre's character.
Total Recall (1990)
Michael Ironside's character in both films has either one or both arms cut off.
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
plot (life breaks apart, love interest etc.)
Se7en (1995)
visual style
Fight Club (1999)
dialogue "no one ever died from insomnia", also the use of insomnia and the presence of the main character's doppleganger as an invention of their imagination
Rottweiler (2004)
A poster for the film can be seen while Trevor is running in the metro station
The Nun (2005)
A poster for the film can be seen while Trevor is running in the metro station

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Batman: The Journey Begins (2005)
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