Movie connections for
Ghost Rider (2007) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

Ghost Rider 2 (2011)

Edited into

"Troldspejlet: (#37.1)" (2007)
 -  trailer footage used in episode of Troldspejlet

Spin off

Ghost Rider (2007) (VG)

References

Apocalypse Now (1979)
 -  The arrival of the Black Hawk helicopters is heralded by the playing of Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkiries," which was also played during a helicopter attack in Apocalypse Now.
Back to the Future (1985)
 -  The spinning license plate that falls off the HellCycle is incredibly similar to spinning license plate from the time-traveling DeLorean.
Raising Arizona (1987)
 -  Visual reference - A scene where an animal catches fire references a similar scene in Raising Arizona
Mortal Kombat (1992) (VG)
 -  During the scene with the helicopter, Ghost Rider throws his chain at the helicopter and yells "Come here!" In the video game Mortal Kombat (1992) (VG), the character Scorpion had a chain with a spear on the end which he would shoot out at opponents and shout "Get over here!"
The Big Lebowski (1998)
 -  Both are narrated at the beginning and ending by Sam Elliott, who also appears in both as a mysterious sage to the protagonist.
The Wicker Man (2006)
 -  Nicolas Cage's character mentions that he eventually wants to become a motorcycle policeman - a reference to his character in The Wicker Man (2006)

Referenced in

The Blood Pact: The Making of 'Blade II' (2002) (V)
 -  mentionned once
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter David Goyer (2006) (V)
 -  Goyer discusses writing script
"Troldspejlet: (#37.1)" (2007)
 -  Jakob Stegelmann looks at the upcoming Danish release
Kickin It Old Skool (2007)
 -  Action figure
"Troldspejlet: (#38.4)" (2007)
 -  DVD release reviewed in episode of Troldspejlet
Monster (2008) (V)
 -  poster seen
My Big Break (2009)
 -  Features real life of Wes Bentley who played Blackheart
"Saturday Night Live: Taylor Swift (#35.5)" (2009)
 -  Mentioned by Barbara Walters while introducing Nicholas Cage

Features

The Skeleton Dance (1929)
 -  Johnny is watching it in his apartment.
Night of the Demon (1957)
 -  It shows the Demon from that movie, when one of Nick Cage's buddies is watching T.V.

Featured in

"Troldspejlet: (#38.4)" (2007)
 -  footage used in episode of Troldspejlet

Spoofed in

"Robot Chicken: Massage Chair (#2.9)" (2006)
 -  bloopers
"Robot Chicken: Squaw Bury Shortcake (#3.2)" (2007)
 -  "New Ghost Rider" is a spoof of this recent movie.
Meet the Spartans (2008)
 -  Part of the Persian force
"Robot Chicken: Especially the Animal Keith Crofford (#4.19)" (2009)
 -  Johnny Blaze goes for a night ride

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