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The use of symbolism in movies is often construed for various reasons, either for foreshadowing or subconsciously planting a specific emotion into the audience’s mind. One of the most famously used symbolism is that of the orange fruit. Best known as the harbinger of doom in the classic Francis Ford Coppola crime epic “The Godfather.” Oranges in films have since become synonymous with tragedy.

Oranges have become a staple in films and while generally associated with death and tragedy.

Roman Polanski’s supernatural thriller is about a book expert hunting down the rare Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows tome, which is said to have been written by the devil. The book expert, Dean Corso (Johnny Depp), is thrust into a web of conspiracy and the occult as he slowly becomes more obsessed with the demonic book.

In a clear nod to The Godfather, there is a scene where Corso is escaping a burning apartment and knocking over a bag of groceries, which contains a pack of oranges. Of course, death is expected in a horror film such as The Ninth Gate, but having it all foreshadowed using The Godfather’s signature fruit is a nice little touch.