On the contrary, he stole it, lifting themes and imagery from director Satoshi Kon and his animated fever dream Perfect Blue. But Kon’s influence is all over Black Swan, and before that, the psychological horror stories that dominated the 2000s. A chilling exploration of parasocial fandom and fracturing psyches, Perfect Blue is a classic for a reaosn. Perfect Blue remains an underseen masterpiece — but its new remaster could give it the spotlight it deserves. The rerelease also comes complete with a 128-page booklet, 10 art cards, and a poster featuring stunning — sometimes creepy — art of the Perfect Blue cast.