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One of the most frequent sources of inspiration for bands has been cinema — especially among heavy metal bands. As published by Metal Hammer, at least 18 of Iron Maiden’s songs were inspired by films. The list indicates Steve Harris and company’s preference for films from the 70s, and the war, horror and epic genres. Check it out below.
The Phantom of the Opera (Suspense, 1943)
Inspired “Phantom Of The Opera”, by “Iron Maiden” (1980)
Synopsis: Paris, 1860. Erique Claudin (Claude Rains), a famous violinist at the Opera theater, has his original compositions stolen. After committing a murder and having his face disfigured, Claudin finds himself increasingly separated from his lover, singer Christine Dubois (Susanna Foster). Soon the Paris Opera is taken over by a wave of mysterious deaths and everyone begins to blame the legendary ghost.
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Forbidden Planet (Science Fiction, 1956)
Inspired “Out Of The Silent Planet” by Brave New World (2000)
Synopsis: An expedition led by Commander John J. Adams (Leslie Nielsen) travels to a distant planet to discover what happened to the scientists who went there to start a colony. Only one is found: the arrogant Dr. Morbius (Walter Pidgeon), who lives with his daughter, Altaira (Anne Francis), and a helpful robot.
The Sea Is Our Grave (War, 1958)
Inspired “Run Silent Run Deep”, from “No Prayer For The Dying” (1990)
Synopsis: After a year working with bureaucratic matters, the captain of a ship that sank in the Second World War is given a new mission. He wants revenge against the Japanese nation, which destroyed his ship.
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The Loneliness of an Endless Race (Drama, 1962)
Inspired “The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner”, from “Somewhere In Time” (1986)
Synopsis: Colin Smith (Tom Cortenay) doesn’t want to work for anyone, as he doesn’t want others to make a profit at his expense. Having the challenge of robbing a bakery, he is arrested and in the special prison for young offenders, his talent as a long-distance runner is discovered. Soon the prison director (Michael Redgrave) intends to use him to win the championship for his establishment.
The Longest Day (War, 1962)
Inspired “The Longest Day”, from “A Matter Of Life And Death (2006)
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Synopsis: It tells the story of the biggest attack the world has ever seen, which took place on June 6th, which became known as D-Day and overthrew Nazi rule in Europe. The offensive, which involved more than 3 million men, was one of the most daring and bloody military strategies of the modern era and marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War.
The Strain of the Damned (Horror, 1963)
Inspired “Children Of The Damned”, from “The Number Of The Beast” (1982)
Synopsis: Six children around the world are identified by UNESCO. They appear to be normal in all aspects, but they are geniuses with strong psychic powers. None of them have a father and no one knows where they came from.
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Charge Of The Light Brigade (Drama, 1968)
Inspired “The Trooper”, from “Piece Of Mind” (1983)
Synopsis: 1954. Captain Louis Edward Nolan (David Hemmings) is an army officer who is disappointed with his commander, Lord Cardigan (Trevor Howard). He is sent to Turkey along with Lord Raglan (John Gielgud), a clumsy officer who has memory problems. Their mission is to combat the Russian invasion there during the Crimean War.
Challenge of the Eagles (War, 1968)
Inspired “Where Eagles Dare”, from “Piece Of Mind” (1983)
Synopsis: During World War II, an English aircraft en route to an important meeting in Crete crashes in German territory, with an American general being taken prisoner to an SS headquarters. However, the Germans ignore that their prisoner has full knowledge of the plans for D-Day. The British, fearing that he will be “persuaded” to talk, send a group with the difficult mission of rescuing him.
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Murders in the Rue Morgue (Suspense, 1971)
Inspired “Murders In The Rue Morgue”, by “Killers” (1981)
Synopsis: It tells the story of two brutal murders of women in Rue Morgue, in Paris, cases that seem insoluble until detective C. Auguste Dupin (who inspired the creation of Sherlock Holmes) takes on the case and unravels this great mystery.
The Duelists (War, 1977)
Inspired “The Duellists”, from “Powerslave” (1984)
Synopsis: During the Napoleonic Wars, an officer insults a fellow French army officer and the two become lifelong enemies. Over the next 15 years, the paths of Gabriel Feraud (Harvey Keitel) and Armand d’Hubert (Keith Carradine) cross several times, causing them to resume their dispute in the name of honor and sovereignty. After Napoleon’s defeat, they meet for the last, and definitive, duel.
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Damien – The Prophecy 2 (Horror, 1978)
Inspired “The Number Of The Beast”, from “The Number Of The Beast” (1982)
Synopsis: A teenager (Jonathan Scott-Taylor) becomes aware that he is the Antichrist and, after the initial shock, starts to use his satanic powers to kill anyone who suspects his demonic heritage.
Apocalypse Now (War, 1979)
Inspired “The Edge Of Darkness”, from “The X Factor” (1995)
Synopsis: Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is tasked with finding and killing the Special Forces commander, Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), who has apparently gone mad and taken refuge in the jungles of Cambodia, where he commands an army of fanatics.
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A Century in 43 Minutes (Science Fiction, 1979)
Inspired “Caught Somewhere In Time”, from “Somewhere In Time” (1986)
Synopsis: In 1893, the city of London is in panic over the murders committed by Jack the Ripper (David Warner), but writer HG Wells (Malcolm McDowell) decides to capture him using his most extraordinary (but still untested) invention. : a time machine.
The War of Fire (Adventure, 1981)
Inspired “Quest For Fire”, from “Piece Of Mind” (1983)
Synopsis: In prehistory, the poorly developed Ulam tribe is made up of members who communicate through gestures and grunts and believe that fire is supernatural. When the only source of heat goes out after an attack, three warriors go on a journey in search of another flame and end up meeting the Ivaka, a group with advanced habits and complex communication, in addition to mastering the production of mythical fire.
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The Name of the Rose (1986)
Inspired “Sign Of The Cross”, from “The X Factor” (1995)
Synopsis: Northwest Italy, 14th century. An isolated monastery receives a visit from the Franciscan friar William de Baskerville. His arrival, however, coincides with a series of mysterious deaths. The majority of religious people there attribute the deaths to evil forces, but Friar William doesn’t believe that and decides to investigate, but to do so he will have to face the inquisitor Bernardo.
When The Wind Blows (Drama, 1986)
Inspired “When The Wild Wind Blows”, from “The Final Frontier” (2010)
Synopsis: Jim and Hilda Bloggs are an elderly couple from the British middle class who, following instructions from government pamphlets, build a shelter and stock up on supplies to survive the Third World War between the United States and the Soviets.
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A Day of Fury (1993)
Inspired “Man On The Edge”, from “The X Factor” (1995)
Synopsis: Prendergast (Robert Duvall), a police officer on his last day of work before retiring, risks his life to try to stop William Foster (Michael Douglas), an emotionally disturbed man who eliminates anyone who crosses his path.
Braveheart (War, 1995)
Inspired “The Clansman”, by “Virtual XI” (1998)
Synopsis: In the 13th century, English soldiers kill the wife of Scottish William Wallace (Mel Gibson), on their wedding night. To avenge his beloved, he decides to lead his people in a fight against the cruel English King Edward I (Patrick McGoohan). With the help of Robert and Bruce, he will trigger a violent battle with the aim of freeing Scotland once and for all.
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Constantine (Action, 2005)
Inspired “Days Of Future Past”, by “Senjutsu” (2021)
Synopsis: John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) is an experienced occultist and exorcist, who literally reached hell. Together with Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz), a skeptical police officer, he investigates the mysterious murder of her twin sister, Isabel. The investigations take the duo to a dark world, where they have to deal with demons and corrupted angels.
The Fate of a Nation (Drama, 2017)
Inspired “Darkest Hour”, from “Senjutsu” (2021)
Synopsis: The Destiny of a Nation follows Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) who is about to face one of his greatest challenges: taking office as Prime Minister of Great Britain. At the same time, he begins to forge a peace treaty with Nazi Germany that could mean the end of years of conflict.
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