Saving Private Ryan. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Saving Private Ryan
Max Allan Collins, 1998
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Steven Spielberg, 1998

On the morning of June 6, 1944, American soldiers land at Omaha Beach as part of the Normandy invasion. Captain John H. Miller of the 2nd Ranger Battalion leads a breakout from the beach. Three days after D-Day, Miller receives orders to go behind enemy lines to retrieve James Francis Ryan, from the 101st Airborne Division, whose brothers have been killed in action.


Constantine. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 1988 comic book, John Constantine: Hellblazer
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John Constantine: Hellblazer
Jamie Delano, John Ridgway, Alfredo Alcalá, 1988
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Daniel Cerone, David S. Goyer, 2014-2015

John Constantine, a demon hunter and dabbling master of the occult, must struggle with his past sins while protecting the innocent from the converging supernatural threats that constantly break through to our world due to the Rising Darkness. Balancing his actions upon the line of good and evil, Constantine uses his skills and a supernatural scry map to journey across the nation to send these terrors back to their own world.


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's Kind of a Funny Story. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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It's Kind of a Funny Story
Ned Vizzini, 2006
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Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, 2010

After contemplating suicide by jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, 15-year-old Craig Gilner decides to go to the hospital to seek help. It is revealed that Craig has a lot of pressure at his high school, stressing over the need to turn in an application for a prestigious summer school, his shortcomings in the shadow of his best friend, Aaron, whom he considers to be great at everything, and his dad who pressures him to do well.


Secretary. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1988 book
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Secretary
Mary Gaitskill, 1988
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Steven Shainberg, 2002

Lee Holloway, the socially awkward and emotionally sensitive youngest daughter of a dysfunctional family, adjusts to normal life after having been hospitalized following an incident of dangerous self-harm. She learns to type and applies for a job as a secretary for an eccentric attorney, E. Edward Grey.


Helter Skelter. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1974 book, Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry, 1974
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John Gray, 2004

It has been almost 35 years since Charles Manson’s devotees carried out a savage killing spree, slaughtering seven individuals over two consecutive nights in Los Angeles and leaving gruesome messages scrawled on the walls of the crime scenes. The first night saw the murder of director Roman Polanski’s wife, Sharon Tate, along with coffee heiress Abigail Folger, Jay Sebring, Voytek Frykowski, and Steven Parent. The second night witnessed the brutal slaying of supermarket chain CEO Leno LaBianca and his wife.


Solaris. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1961 book
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Solaris
Stanisław Lem, 1961
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Steven Soderbergh, 2002

Clinical psychologist Dr. Chris Kelvin is approached by emissaries for DBA, a corporation operating a space station orbiting the planet Solaris, who relay a message sent from his scientist friend Dr. Gibarian. Afterward, he confides his actions to Snow and comes to understand that replicas of the crew’s loved ones have been mysteriously appearing.


Dark Harvest. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Dark Harvest
Norman Partridge, 2006
movie vs book
David Slade, 2023

In a small Midwestern town, a legendary monster known as October Boy strikes fear into the hearts of its residents each Halloween. Emerging from the cornfields wielding a butcher knife, he advances towards those who dare to challenge him.