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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by David Bruckner, ranked

David Bruckner, known for works such as Creepshow or The Ritual, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 David Bruckner movies and TV series based on existing source material. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Creepshow. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 1982 comic book
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Creepshow
Stephen King, 1982
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Creepshow
David Bruckner, Roxanne Benjamin, John Harrison, Greg Nicotero, Tom Savini, Rob Schrab, 2019-

The new anthology series based on the 1982 horror comedy classic. A comic book comes to life in a series of twelve vignettes over six episodes, exploring terrors from murder to the supernatural and unexplainable. Haunted dollhouses, werewolves, murderous goblins, villainous trick-or-treaters, the dead, and medical marvels are just a few of the things to watch out for in this new series.

The Ritual. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2011 book
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The Ritual
Adam Nevill, 2011
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The Ritual
David Bruckner, 2017

Five friends meet at a pub and discuss plans for a group holiday. Rob suggests hiking in Sweden, but gets rebuffed. Afterward, Luke and Rob leave to purchase alcohol, but interrupt a robbery in progress. Luke hides while the thieves harass Rob for his valuables. Luke continues to hide, torn with indecision over how to intervene before the thieves kill Rob for not giving them his ring.

Hellraiser. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1986 book, The Hellbound Heart
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The Hellbound Heart
Clive Barker, 1986
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Hellraiser
David Bruckner, 2022

In this adaptation of Clive Barker’s groundbreaking Hellraiser series, a young lady is forced to face the savage, paranormal forces that are behind an intriguing puzzlebox that is to blame for her brother’s abduction.