List of songs based on a film

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This is a list of songs partly or entirely based on a film. The list does not include songs that are related to a film as part of its soundtrack, original or not.

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In certain cases, only the music video includes elements inspired by given films. [71] Examples include "Telephone" by Lady Gaga and Beyoncé containing references to Kill Bill [72] and "Kill Bill (킬빌)" by Brown Eyed Girls, with visual references to the same film. [73]

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