Edgar Wright: The Definitive Guide To Homages, Influences And References

The World's End - Mobiles You€™ll notice that whenever the Blanks make themselves apparent €“ such as when the first blank is beheaded or when they walk into the toilets in unison, the soundtrack sudden makes that noise some electronic devices make when they come into close contact with mobile phones. This isn€™t because someone€™s using their mobile in the theatre, it€™s a reference from Wright. The same noise happens whenever the Network is referenced too €“ it€™s an almost subconscious way of tying The Network into all modern technology, foreshadowing the eventual return to the Dark Ages that occurs when the aliens pull out.
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