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Several films have been produced, particularly during the 70s and early 80s, about Shaolin kung fu. Films such as 36th Chamber of Shaolin, The Shaolin Temple, and Shaolin Wooden Men. Modern films include [[Shaolin Soccer]] and Shaolin.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
 
Shaolin has influenced numerous rappers, notably the members of [[Wu-Tang Clan|Wu Tang Clan.]].
 
Shaolin kung fu is one of the styles used by [[Mortal Kombat]] protagonist [[Liu Kang]]. His Pao Chui, Choy Lay Fut, Monkey Fist, and Dragon moves derive from Shaolin kung fu. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaolin, the Influence - Video Games |url=https://depts.washington.edu/triolive/quest/2007/TTQ07031/influences/gen_media/video_games.html#:~:text=Mortal%20Kombat%20-%20Liu%20Kang&text=Of%20his%20martial%20arts%20styles,foundations%20of%20martial%20arts%20backgrounds. |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=depts.washington.edu}}</ref>
 
Shaolin monks (referred to simply as “monks”"monks" in-game) appear in the [[roguelike]] game [[NetHack]], along with [[samurai]]. They are one of the two roles to use martial arts skills, with monks having the most powerful martial arts skills in the game.
 
In the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar, the Last Airbender, the practice of “firebending”"firebending" is based on Shaolin moves.
 
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