The film is also notable for its groundbreaking cinematography (by Charles Rosher and Karl Struss), and features some particularly impressive dolly shot that influenced later filmmakers.

Modern reception of the film is favorable with critics, while the film has influenced filmmakers including Claude Chabrol and Artur Brauner.

George Tomasini's techniques would influence many subsequent film editors and filmmakers.

The groundbreaking cinematography (by Charles Rosher and Karl Struss) featured particularly impressive tracking shots that influenced later filmmakers,.

An Honorary Academy Award went to Akira Kurosawa for "accomplishments that have inspired, delighted, enriched and entertained audiences and influenced filmmakers throughout the world."

Critical response to the film was very positive, and it is credited with influencing later filmmakers.

Both films were banned by the German government, but their popularity influenced other filmmakers such as Olaf Ittenbach to bring Germany's underground horror film scene further into the media spotlight.

Chirico's style has influenced several filmmakers, particularly in the 1950s through 1970s.

His theories about film greatly influenced other filmmakers, such as the French New Wave directors.

The New French Extremity movement has influenced filmmakers in other countries, particularly in Europe, prompting some to suggest that a greater movement of European Extremity is afoot.