Scent of a Woman. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the 1969 book
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Scent of a Woman
Giovanni Arpino, 1969
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Martin Brest, 1992

Charlie Simms is a student at the Baird School, an exclusive New England prep school. Charlie and George Willis, Jr., another student at the Baird School, witness three students setting up a prank that publicly humiliates the headmaster, Mr. Trask. They pay an uninvited visit to Frank’s brother’s home in White Plains for Thanksgiving dinner.


The Three Musketeers. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1844 book
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The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas, 1844
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Stephen Herek, 1993

In 1625, young-but-skilled fencer d’Artagnan sets off for Paris, France in hopes to follow in his murdered father’s footsteps and become a member of the musketeers: the personal guard of the King of France. Unfortunately, Captain Rochefort of the Cardinal’s Guards has disbanded the musketeers per the orders of Cardinal Richelieu, the King’s Minister, ostensibly to help fight in an impending war with England.


Body Snatchers. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1955 book, Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Jack Finney, 1955
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Abel Ferrara, 1993

Steve Malone, an agent from the Environmental Protection Agency, is sent to a military base in Alabama to test possible effects on the surrounding ecological system caused by military actions. Meanwhile, while examining soil samples, Steve is approached by medical officer Major Collins, who asks him about psychological effects, particularly narcophobia, and their possible relation to toxication of the environment.


Sherlock. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1887 book, A Study in Scarlet
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A Study in Scarlet
Arthur Conan Doyle, 1887
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Graham Theakston, 2002

This TV movie centers on a youthful Sherlock Holmes in his twenties. The story kicks off with Sherlock in hot pursuit of the notorious Moriarty, seemingly resulting in Moriarty’s demise as he falls into a sewer after being shot by Sherlock. However, those familiar with Holmes lore understand that Moriarty is not one to be dispatched so effortlessly.


Try to Remember. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 2002 book, The Funniest Thing Has Been Happening Lately
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The Funniest Thing Has Been Happening Lately
Mary Higgins Clark, 2002
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Jeff Beesley, 2004

Lisa Monroe returns to her typically peaceful hometown of Milford after 12 years away to work as a police investigator. Joe O’Conner, a friend from their youth who is now a lieutenant, recruited her. The passing of her grandma Louise Dexter is the first case she handles in her capacity as lead investigator. Despite the autopsy suggesting that the death was unintentional, Lisa discovers evidence that links Jake Mitchell to the crime. Jenny Rand, Lisa’s best friend, was raped and murdered by Jake Mitchell 15 years prior.


Carnal Innocence. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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Carnal Innocence
Nora Roberts, 1991
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Peter Markle, 2011

World famous violinist Caroline Waverly returns to her home town of Innocence to retreat from the world. But a serial slayer is stalking the streets of Innocence, and Caroline may be a prime target for murder.


Mysterious Island. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1865 book, The Mysterious Island
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The Mysterious Island
Jules Verne, 1865
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Russell Mulcahy, 2005

After fleeing from a Confederate prison camp with a balloon, a group of five individuals find themselves on an unexplored island in the Pacific. Contrary to being a place of refuge, the island is inhabited by flesh-eating creatures, ruthless pirates, and the eccentric Captain Nemo, who resides on the enigmatic island for his peculiar motives.