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Influence

Many writers have borrowed plot elements from Lord of the Flies.

Printed works

Stephen King has stated that the Castle Rock in Lord of the Flies was the inspiration for the town of the same name that has appeared in a number of his novels. The book itself also appears prominently in his novels Hearts in Atlantis and Cujo.^[7] King's fictional town in turn inspired the name of Rob Reiner's production company, Castle Rock Entertainment.

The novel The Butterfly Revolution by William Butler is described on its front cover as being a "classic in the tradition of Lord of the Flies."^[8]

Television

The "Das Bus" episode of The Simpsons is also based on this book. The episode Kamp Krusty has several elements from Lord of the Flies as well (a pig's head on a spear, kids using primitive weapons and wearing war paint and a burning effigy).

The TV Series Lost draws many of its initial plot devices and themes from Lord of the Flies, most notably being based around a plane crash on a desert island, the existence of a 'beast' and the emerging tensions between two leaders, one of whom happens to be named "Jack". The overweight Hurley occasionally serves as the voice of reason, much like the novel's Piggy.

Music

• The English heavy metal band Iron Maiden composed a song about the novel, with the title "Lord of the Flies".
• The final song, "Shadows and Tall Trees," on U2's debut album, takes its title from the novel's chapter of the same name. Additionally, some printings of the book's cover are similar to the cover of the album.^[9]