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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by James Mcteigue, ranked

James Mcteigue, known for works such as V for Vendetta or The Invasion, 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 3 James Mcteigue 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.
V for Vendetta. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the book novelization
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V for Vendetta
Steve Moore, 2006
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V for Vendetta
James McTeigue, 2005

In 2027, the world is in turmoil, with the United States fractured as a result of a second civil war and a pandemic of the St. Mary’s Virus ravaging Europe. On November 4, a vigilante in a Guy Fawkes mask, V, rescues Evey Hammond, an employee of state-run British Television Network, from members of the Fingermen secret police.

V for Vendetta. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1990 comic book
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V for Vendetta
Alan Moore, David Lloyd, Tony Weare, 1990
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V for Vendetta
James McTeigue, 2005

In 2027, the world is in turmoil, with the United States fractured as a result of a second civil war and a pandemic of the St. Mary’s Virus ravaging Europe. On November 4, a vigilante in a Guy Fawkes mask, V, rescues Evey Hammond, an employee of state-run British Television Network, from members of the Fingermen secret police.

The Invasion. Poster of the 2007 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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The Invasion
Oliver Hirschbiegel, James McTeigue, 2007

After the Space Shuttle Patriot crashes on Earth, a fungus-like alien lifeform is discovered on the remaining parts scattered widely over the United States. Tucker’s ex-wife, psychiatrist Carol Bennell, begins to feel something is amiss when people seem to have changed.