The Wolf Man. Poster of the 1941 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Wolfman
Carl Dreadstone, 1977
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
George Waggner, 1941

At some time in the early twentieth century, after learning of the death of his brother, Larry Talbot returns to his ancestral home in Llanwelly, Wales to reconcile with his estranged father, Sir John Talbot. As a pretext to converse with her, he purchases a silver-headed walking stick decorated with a wolf.


My Cousin Rachel. Poster of the 1952 movie and cover of the 1951 book
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My Cousin Rachel
Daphne du Maurier, 1951
movie vs book
Henry Koster, 1952

When Philip Ashley’s much-loved cousin Ambrose dies, he is convinced that Ambrose was murdered by his new wife Rachel to inherit his wealth. He plots revenge against the woman he believes murdered his cousin, but his plans are shaken when he comes face to face with the enigmatic beauty.