The Matrix draws from and makes reference to numerous cinematic and literary works, and concepts from mythology, religion and philosophy.

The Matrix also makes reference to the ideas of Budhism, Christianity, Gnosticism, Hinduism, and Judaism. The Matrix premise resembles the Christian doctrine of the Trinity.

Interpretations of The Matrix often reference Baudrillard’s philosophy to demonstrate that the film is an allegory for contemporary experience in a heavily commercialized, media-driven Society, especially in developed countries.

Once one accepts The Matrix as a generated reality of malicious machines invention then this is Descartes’ first meditation or evil demon, a hypothesis that the World might be a comprehensive illusion created to deceive us.