On the topic of movies, samples, and hardcore techno

One of the distinctive features of hardcore techno is its use of samples from various sources, including movies.

Some of the movies that have been sampled in hardcore techno include:

Hellraiser (1987) has been sampled in several hardcore techno tracks. The film's atmospheric soundscapes, chilling sound effects, and memorable dialogues have made it a popular source of inspiration for hardcore techno producers.

High Energy - The Box

"Full Metal Jacket" (1987): War film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film's lines, particularly the drill sergeant's insults and 'motivational speeches', has been a common source of samples.

Nasenbluten - Cock Sucker

"Taxi Driver" (1976): A psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese The film's haunting soundtrack, composed by Bernard Herrmann, have been a popular among hardcore techno producers. In addition, the film's iconic quotes and dialogue, such as Travis Bickle's "You talkin' to me?" monologue, have also been used in hardcore techno tracks. 

Syndicate - Badman

Blade Runner (1982): The dystopian sci-fi classic has been sampled in several hardcore techno tracks, with its atmospheric soundscapes and dialogue snippets providing a haunting backdrop to the music.

Hardcore Fiends - Oldschool

RoboCop (1987): The futuristic action movie has been sampled, with its robotic sound effects and famous catchphrases being popular choices.

DJ Rob - Rob's 20 Seconds

The Matrix (1999): The Wachowski sisters' groundbreaking sci-fi film has been sampled in several hardcore techno tracks as well, with its high-energy action sequences and distinguished one-liners supplying inspiration for the music.

Armageddon Project - Through Misery and Suffering

They Live (1988): The cult classic sci-fi horror film has been sampled in hardcore techno tracks, with its subversive themes and thrilling script delivering a unique source of samples for tracks.

Traffik - They Live

A Clockwork Orange (1971): Stanley Kubrick's dystopian masterpiece has been sampled in several tracks, with its disturbing imagery and iconic music giving a haunting backdrop to the music.

DOA - Unleash The Brutality

Natural Born Killers (1994): Oliver Stone's controversial crime film has been sampled in hardcore, with its frenetic editing and eclectic soundtrack inspiring the music.

DJ Freak & The Porridge Gun - Natural Born Killers

The Shining (1980): Stanley Kubrick's horror classic has been utilized, too, with its eerie soundscapes and remarkable dialogue contributing a chilling addition to tracks.

Hocus Pocus - Here's Johnny

Fight Club (1999): David Fincher's cult classic has been sampled, with its radical topics and unforgettable speeches inspiring the music.

Ophidian - The Middle Children

"Star Wars" (1977): the epic space opera film created by George Lucas. Sample sources include the movie's celebrated soundtrack as well.

Bazooka - Evil Empire

Movies have been a rich source of inspiration for hardcore techno artists, with a wide range of films from different genres and eras being sampled in their music. The use of samples from movies has helped to create a idiosyncratic and peculiar sound for the genre, and has allowed artists to express their creativity in new and exciting ways.

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