We're closing in on This Ain't Cops XXX (2010)the November release of the new Taylor Swift album, reputation, which means it's time for Swifty to crank the promotional machine up to full blast and the singer has obliged with a teaser for her next video for the song, "...Ready For It?"
SEE ALSO: Theory: Taylor Swift's new song 'Gorgeous' is about a cute dog she saw outside the clubWhile the full video is due Thursday night, according to the Facebook post, the clip Taylor has shared certainly got us talking about the myriad possible inspirations Taylor's channeling and how it may relate to her new "persona."
First of all, here's the clip.
There's a lot -- A LOT -- to unpack here even for a 15-second clip.
But we're pretty sure of one thing: Swift has been watching a lot of sci-fi in preparation for this video and really wanted to channel it all into a video for a song about late night fun with one of her exes (maybe).
After a quick roundtable of Mashable's Taylor Swift experts, here are some of the cultural influences Taylor is giving a nod to (or ripping off, depending on your point of view).
Prometheus
Yeah, there's definitely something about Taylor holding a glowing orb that reminds us of Michael Fassbender and the 2012 entry in the Alien franchise.
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Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Who knew Swift was such a big Ridley Scott fan?
Though we'd be remiss if we left out the OTHER big orb of 2017 as potential inspiration.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Blade Runner
Speaking of Ridley Scott! There's definitely an overall sci-fi vibe going on here with some camera work and general aesthetic that seems to lend itself to another Scott sci-fi film. Plus, the buzz around the Blade Runner 2049release seems like a good bandwagon for Swift to jump on.
A weird futuristic setting? Interesting camera pans? A dark and gloomy aesthetic?
Via GiphyYep. Familiar.
Via GiphyVia GiphyGhost in the Shell (Scarlett Johansson version)
Probably the most obvious influence, to be honest.
I mean...
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Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Via GiphyThe Star Wars Prequel
Okay, this one may seemlike a stretch but it's there.
Take our hooded, evil-eyed Taylor.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Where have we seen this before?
That's right: sandy-hair-cherub-turned-sand-hating-bad-boy Annakin Skywalker.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable That's right, Taylor Swift is now a Sith Lord.
We'll find out even more when she unleashes the full video upon the world on Thursday.
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