The Haunting of Bly Manor. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 1898 book, The Turn of the Screw
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The Turn of the Screw
Henry James, 1898
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Mike Flanagan, 2020-

The story tells of a young au pair hired by a man to look after his niece and nephew at the family country house after they fall into his care. Arriving at the Bly estate, she begins to see apparitions that proceed to haunt the premises.


What Maisie Knew. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1897 book
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What Maisie Knew
Henry James, 1897
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Scott McGehee, David Siegel, 2012

Caught in the midst of her warring parents, six-year-old Maisie bears witness to their tumultuous relationship. On one side is a rock star known for his party-hardy lifestyle, while on the other is a self-absorbed art dealer. Through the eyes of their neglected daughter, the consequences of their actions and the fallout of their battles unfold.


The Green Room. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the 1895 book, The Altar of the Dead
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The Altar of the Dead
Henry James, 1895
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François Truffaut, 1978

In a small French town at the close of the 1920s, Julien Davenne, a journalist, grapples with the loss of his wife Julie, who passed away a decade earlier. He carefully assembles all of Julie’s belongings in the green room. However, when a fire ravages the room, he decides to refurbish a small chapel, dedicating it to the memory of Julie and other departed individuals in his life.


The Green Room. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the 1896 book, The Friends of the Friends
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The Friends of the Friends
Henry James, 1896
movie vs book
François Truffaut, 1978

In a small French town at the close of the 1920s, Julien Davenne, a journalist, grapples with the loss of his wife Julie, who passed away a decade earlier. He carefully assembles all of Julie’s belongings in the green room. However, when a fire ravages the room, he decides to refurbish a small chapel, dedicating it to the memory of Julie and other departed individuals in his life.


The Green Room. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the 1903 book, The Beast in the Jungle
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The Beast in the Jungle
Henry James, 1903
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François Truffaut, 1978

In a small French town at the close of the 1920s, Julien Davenne, a journalist, grapples with the loss of his wife Julie, who passed away a decade earlier. He carefully assembles all of Julie’s belongings in the green room. However, when a fire ravages the room, he decides to refurbish a small chapel, dedicating it to the memory of Julie and other departed individuals in his life.


The Beast. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1903 book, The Beast in the Jungle
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The Beast in the Jungle
Henry James, 1903
movie vs book
Bertrand Bonello, 2023

Set in a future where emotions are perceived as a danger, Gabrielle makes the decision to cleanse her DNA using a machine that immerses her in her past lives, aiming to eliminate strong feelings. However, upon encountering Louis, she experiences a profound connection, as if they share a timeless bond. This melodramatic tale spans three distinct periods – 1910, 2014, and 2044 – blending genres as it unfolds.


Turn of the Screw. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1898 book, The Turn of the Screw
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The Turn of the Screw
Henry James, 1898
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Alex Galvin, 2020

The story follows a young governess who is hired to take care of two orphaned children at a remote country estate. As she starts her job, she begins to see apparitions of the former governess and her lover, who both died under mysterious circumstances. The governess becomes convinced that the ghosts are trying to possess the children and must fight to save them from evil forces.


The Beast in the Jungle. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1903 book
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The Beast in the Jungle
Henry James, 1903
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Patric Chiha, 2023

Over the span of 25 years, a man and a woman spend their time in a vast nightclub, eagerly anticipating an enigmatic event on the horizon. From 1979 to 2004, we witness the metamorphosis of disco into techno music, all while uncovering a tale of love and obsession intertwined with their journey.


The Beast in the Jungle. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1903 book
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The Beast in the Jungle
Henry James, 1903
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Clara van Gool, 2019

The mysterious romance between John Marcher and May Bartram is depicted as a captivating duet, entwined with an ominous secret. The story is portrayed in a style that combines physicality and poetry, creating a mesmerizing narrative.


The Turning. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1898 book, The Turn of the Screw
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The Turn of the Screw
Henry James, 1898
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Floria Sigismondi, 2020

In a mysterious estate located in rural Maine, a newly hired nanny is tasked with caring for two disturbed orphans. However, she soon realizes that the children and the house hold dark secrets and that things may not be as they seem.