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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Irving Pichel, ranked

Irving Pichel, known for works such as The Most Dangerous Game or The Moon is Down, 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 2 Irving Pichel 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.
The Most Dangerous Game. Poster of the 1932 movie and cover of the 1924 book
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The Most Dangerous Game
Richard Connell, 1924
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The Most Dangerous Game
Irving Pichel, Ernest B. Schoedsack, 1932

Following a shipwreck, a seasoned game hunter finds himself stranded on a secluded island, unaware that its proprietor, also a hunter, has grown weary of pursuing animals and now hunts a different prey: humans.

The Moon is Down. Poster of the 1943 movie and cover of the 1942 book, The Moon Is Down
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The Moon Is Down
John Steinbeck, 1942
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The Moon is Down
Irving Pichel, 1943

When the Germans invade Norway their Commandant and the town Mayor confront each other, attempting to maintain civility as far as possible. When the army tries to orgnanize townspeople to work for them sabotage which is at first humorous turns serious, resulting in death on both sides.