The Key Films That Significantly Influenced and Inspired the Characters of Mr. Robot

Wisecrack took a fascinating look at the key films that appear to have the most cinematic influence on Sam Esmail's sublime television series Mr. Robot.

Welcome to this special Wisecrack Edition on USA's Mr. Robot, where we dive head-first into the cinematic references and inspirations of the show. We'll explore specific influences, including Fight Club, The Matrix, American Psycho, Taxi Driver and Natural Born Killers.

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