According to Wes Craven, the song (and its keyboard intro/outro) inspired the concept behind the 1984 film A Nightmare on Elm Street.

It was also used in the 2010 animated film Toy Story 3, where Barbie meets Ken at the Sunnyside Daycare.

The song currently serves as the entrance music for New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver.

[21] Slipknot also used the song as the intro to their 'Here Comes the Pain' world tour shows in 2024 which were to mark 25 years since the release of their debut album.

The song is used in the last sketch into the end credits on Mr. Show season 4; episode 6 "it's insane, this guy's taint".