Influence
Many writers have cited similarities between the film and the work of English writer Angela Carter, who had seen the film during its release in England. Her screenplay for The Company of Wolves (1984) adapted from Carter's short stories, in collaboration with director Neil Jordan, bears a direct or indirect influence. A May 2005 Jireš retrospective film series at Riverside Studios showed the two films together.
In 2006 members of freak folk acts Espers, Fern Knight, Fursaxa and other musicians formed The Valerie Project. The group performs original compositions in unison with the film.
In their 2008 album, Skeletal Lamping, the band of Montreal references this film in the song "St. Exquisite's Confessions".
The Broadcast album Haha Sound takes much inspiration from film and its music. Their song "Valerie" is the most obvious example.
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