Generation Kill. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 2004 book
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Generation Kill
Evan Wright, 2004
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David Simon, 2008

The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.


The Black Phone. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Black Phone
Joe Hill, 2005
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Scott Derrickson, 2021

In the 1970s, five children go missing in a suburban Colorado town. Soon after, Finney Shaw is kidnapped by a serial killer and trapped inside of a soundproof basement. Finding a disconnected phone, Shaw discovers its ability to transmit the voices of the killer’s previous victims, who try to help him escape. Meanwhile, his sister finds she has recurring visions that may help her find Finney.


It Chapter Two. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1986 book, It
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It
Stephen King, 1986
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Andy Muschietti, 2019

In Derry, Maine, a man sees his boyfriend murdered by Pennywise after homophobic youths assault them. The Losers meet for dinner and Mike refreshes their memories before It torments them with hallucinations and Stan’s suicide. It then helps Henry Bowers, who was arrested for the murder of his father, escape from a mental institution, and Henry kills a guard on the way out.


Oldboy. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1997 comic book, Old Boy
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Old Boy
Garon Tsuchiya, Nobuaki Minegishi, 1997
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Spike Lee, 2013

In 1993, alcoholic advertising executive Joe Doucett gets drunk after losing a major account. When he wakes, he finds himself locked in what appears to be a hotel room. Joe sees a news report saying his ex-wife Donna was raped and murdered and that he is the prime suspect. He compiles a list of all those who might want to imprison him, and writes letters to eventually give to Mia.


The Clapper. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2007 book, Eddie Krumble Is the Clapper
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Eddie Krumble Is the Clapper
Dito Montiel, 2007
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Dito Montiel, 2017

Eddie Krumble is a widowed contract actor who gets paid to pretend to be an audience member for infomercials, along with his best friend Chris. He also has a budding romance with Judy, a socially awkward gas station attendant. One day, his frequent appearances as a recurring audience member get noticed by Stillerman, a late night talk show host.


The Lie. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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The Lie
T. Coraghessan Boyle, 2008
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Joshua Leonard, 2011

Lonnie lies to his boss about needing to attend work, instead he spends the day with his wife, Clover, and their infant daughter. During a chance encounter with a former high school friend, Lonnie lies to him about having a business meeting. This leads to a chain of events that spirals out of control and reveals the darker sides of Lonnie’s personality.