Dead Ringers. Poster of the 1988 movie and cover of the 1977 book, Twins: Dead Ringers
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Twins: Dead Ringers
Bari Wood, Jack Geasland, 1977
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David Cronenberg, 1988

Elliot and Beverly Mantle are twins and gynecologists who jointly operate a highly successful clinical practice in Toronto that specializes in the treatment of female fertility problems. When Claire learns that Elliot has been taking sexual advantage of her by impersonating Beverly, she is angry and confronts them both in a bar, but later decides to continue a relationship with Beverly exclusively.


Dead Ringers. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 1977 book, Twins: Dead Ringers
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Twins: Dead Ringers
Bari Wood, Jack Geasland, 1977
TV series vs book
Sean Durkin, Lauren Wolkstein, 2023-

Dead Ringers follows the inseparable Mantle twins, owners of a prestigious gynecological clinic in Manhattan. Willing to advance their research in favor of women’s health, they implement a series of medical practices that border on illegality.


In Dreams. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Doll's Eyes
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Doll's Eyes
Bari Wood, 1993
movie vs book
Neil Jordan, 1999

At times, Claire Cooper has peculiar dreams. One night, she dreams of a little girl being abducted by a stranger in her neighborhood. Shortly after, her own daughter Rebecca is kidnapped and killed. Claire is convinced that her dreams are connected to the mind of the killer, but no one believes her ability to predict the killer’s actions. She suffers a nervous breakdown and is admitted to a mental institution after attempting suicide.