11.22.63. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2011 book, 11/22/63
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11/22/63
Stephen King, 2011
TV series vs book
Bridget Carpenter, 2016

Jake Epping, a recently divorced English teacher from Lisbon, Maine, is presented with the chance to travel back in time to 1960 by his long-time friend Al Templeton. He is persuaded into going in an attempt to prevent the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy; however, he becomes attached to the life he makes in the past, which could be the mission’s undoing.


127 Hours. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2004 book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Aron Ralston, 2004
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Danny Boyle, 2010

In April 2003, avid mountaineer Aron Ralston goes hiking at Utah’s Canyonlands National Park; he did not tell anyone where he was going. He shortly begins recording a video diary using his camcorder to maintain morale, as he chips away parts of the boulder with a pocket knife.


The Disaster Artist. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The Disaster Artist
Greg Sestero, Tom Bissell, 2013
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James Franco, 2017

In San Francisco in 1998, 19-year-old Greg Sestero befriends Tommy Wiseau in acting classes with Jean Shelton after Tommy gives a protracted and bizarre performance of a scene from A Streetcar Named Desire. As Greg’s auditions also dry up, he shares his frustrations with Tommy, who decides to make a film for them to star in.


Spider-Man. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1963 comic book, The Amazing Spider-Man
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The Amazing Spider-Man
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, 1963
movie vs comic book
Sam Raimi, 2002

On a school trip, high school senior Peter Parker visits a Columbia University genetics laboratory, where he is bitten by a genetically engineered super spider that escaped from containment and seemingly falls ill after returning home.


Spider-Man. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Spider-Man
Peter David, 2002
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Sam Raimi, 2002

On a school trip, high school senior Peter Parker visits a Columbia University genetics laboratory, where he is bitten by a genetically engineered super spider that escaped from containment and seemingly falls ill after returning home.


Spider-Man 2. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Spider-Man 2
Peter David, 2004
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Sam Raimi, 2004

Two years after Norman Osborn’s death, Peter Parker, a.k.a. Harry, who is now head of Oscorp’s genetic and scientific research division, is sponsoring a fusion power project by nuclear scientist Otto Octavius, who befriends and mentors Peter.


The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1905 book, All Gold Canyon
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All Gold Canyon
Jack London, 1905
movie vs book
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, 2018

Buster Scruggs, a cheerful singing cowboy, arrives at an isolated cantina full of outlaws where he exchanges insults with another patron before effortlessly shooting everyone as they reach for their guns. He then heads to Frenchman’s Gulch and enters a saloon, leaving his guns at the door to comply with its no firearms policy.


The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1901 book, The Girl Who Got Rattled
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The Girl Who Got Rattled
Stewart Edward White, 1901
movie vs book
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, 2018

Buster Scruggs, a cheerful singing cowboy, arrives at an isolated cantina full of outlaws where he exchanges insults with another patron before effortlessly shooting everyone as they reach for their guns. He then heads to Frenchman’s Gulch and enters a saloon, leaving his guns at the door to comply with its no firearms policy.


The Great Raid. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1994 book
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The Great Raid
William B. Breuer, 1994
movie vs book
John Dahl, 2005

Set in the Philippines in 1945 towards the end of WWII, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci and Captain Robert Prince, the 6th Ranger Battalion undertake a daring rescue mission against all odds. Traveling thirty miles behind enemy lines, they intend to liberate over 500 American Soldiers from the notorious Cabanatuan Japanese POW camp in the most audacious rescue ever.


The Great Raid. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Ghost Soldiers
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Ghost Soldiers
Hampton Sides, 2001
movie vs book
John Dahl, 2005

Set in the Philippines in 1945 towards the end of WWII, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci and Captain Robert Prince, the 6th Ranger Battalion undertake a daring rescue mission against all odds. Traveling thirty miles behind enemy lines, they intend to liberate over 500 American Soldiers from the notorious Cabanatuan Japanese POW camp in the most audacious rescue ever.


Actors Anonymous. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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Actors Anonymous
James Franco, 2013
movie vs book
Melanie Aitkenhead, Abi Damaris Corbin, Shaun Duffy, 2017

This film is a cinematic adaptation of James Franco’s novel ‘Actors Anonymous,’ delving into the intricate lives of young actors in Hollywood. It unravels the rollercoaster journey, from the soaring highs to the crushing lows, unveiling the web of lies and heartbreak that accompanies their pursuit of stardom.


Homefront. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Homefront
Chuck Logan, 2005
movie vs book
Gary Fleder, 2013

Two years after the raids of a gang’s methamphetamine laboratory where his cover was blown, retired DEA Agent and U.S. war veteran, Phil Broker and his daughter Maddy have moved to a small Louisiana town where Maddy’s deceased mother grew up. Maddy gets into a schoolyard fight with a bully named Teddy Klum; when Broker comes to the school, Teddy’s hostile father, Jimmy, picks a fight with him and loses.