Millennium. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 2005 book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Stieg Larsson, 2005
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Niels Arden Oplev, Daniel Alfredson, 2010

The series follows the adventures of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander, and is a compilation of the three Swedish film adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium book series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest with extended scenes, adding more depth in both the stories and the characters.


Millennium. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 2006 book, The Girl Who Played with Fire
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The Girl Who Played with Fire
Stieg Larsson, 2006
TV series vs book
Niels Arden Oplev, Daniel Alfredson, 2010

The series follows the adventures of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander, and is a compilation of the three Swedish film adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium book series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest with extended scenes, adding more depth in both the stories and the characters.


Millennium. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 2007 book, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Stieg Larsson, 2007
TV series vs book
Niels Arden Oplev, Daniel Alfredson, 2010

The series follows the adventures of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander, and is a compilation of the three Swedish film adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium book series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest with extended scenes, adding more depth in both the stories and the characters.


The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Stieg Larsson, 2007
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Daniel Alfredson, 2009

The film begins at the conclusion of The Girl Who Played with Fire. Journalist Mikael Blomkvist, who Salander helped on a previous case, resumes his efforts to clear her of several murder charges, knowing that she was framed by the Section, a group within the Swedish Security Service that illegally sheltered Zalachenko after he defected from the Soviet Union.


The Girl Who Played with Fire. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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The Girl Who Played with Fire
Stieg Larsson, 2006
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Daniel Alfredson, 2009

Lisbeth Salander purchases an apartment in Stockholm. On returning to Sweden after nearly a year living abroad, Salander reconnects with her best friend and former partner Miriam Wu and offers her free use of her old apartment in return for forwarding her mail. Threatening him with his own gun, she warns him not to remove the tattoo that she etched on his abdomen.


Kidnapping Mr. Heineken. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Peter R. De Vries, 1987
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Daniel Alfredson, 2015

This captivating drama unveils the behind-the-scenes account of the masterminding, execution, and the dramatic aftermath of the abduction of beer tycoon Alfred “Freddy” Heineken. The audacious plot led to the payment of the largest ransom ever recorded for an individual, eventually culminating in the downfall of the kidnappers.


Intrigo: Death of an Author. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2018 book, Intrigo
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Intrigo
Håkan Nesser, 2018
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Daniel Alfredson, 2018

Henny and Agnes were formerly inseparable until a catastrophe severed their bond. Now, Henny has reentered Agnes’ life and presents an unusual request: she seeks Agnes’ assistance in orchestrating the demise of her husband, David.


Odjuret. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2004 book, Pen 33
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Pen 33
Anders Roslund, Börge Hellström, 2004
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Daniel Alfredson, 2012

A five-year-old girl is killed, and the perpetrator remains elusive despite police efforts. In his grief and frustration, the girl’s father takes matters into his own hands, leading to a complete reversal of the situation. Instead of searching for a pedophile, the focus shifts to a devastated father who stands accused of committing premeditated murder.


Intrigo: Samaria. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2018 book, Intrigo
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Intrigo
Håkan Nesser, 2018
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Daniel Alfredson, 2019

In this gripping thriller, two college acquaintances join forces to unveil the secrets surrounding a fellow classmate’s murder from years past, leading them to uncover startling revelations about each other.


Blackway. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2008 book, Go with Me
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Go with Me
Castle Freeman Jr., 2008
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Daniel Alfredson, 2015

Set in an Oregon logging community, Lillian, is a woman newly returned to her hometown after the death of her mother. Lillian refuses to be run out of town by Blackway, but Sheriff Wingate is reluctant to act against Blackway out of fear; feeling sympathetic to Lillian, he tells her to go to the town lumberyard mill and ask for a man named Scotty.


Intrigo: Dear Agnes. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2018 book, Intrigo
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Intrigo
Håkan Nesser, 2018
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Daniel Alfredson, 2019

In this riveting thriller, an affluent woman becomes determined to rid herself of her unfaithful husband. She approaches a financially struggling widowed friend with a sinister proposition: a substantial sum of money in exchange for the murder of her spouse. Desperation and wealth collide in a chilling tale of betrayal and deception.