Trollhunters. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2015 book
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Trollhunters
Guillermo del Toro, Daniel Kraus, 2015
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Guillermo del Toro, 2016

Arcadia may look like an ordinary town, but it lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures, including trolls, aliens, and wizards. Now, various heroes will team-up in an epic adventure where they must fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all together.


The Strain. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 2009 book
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The Strain
Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan, 2009
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Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan, 2014-2017

A thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.


Hamlet. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 1603 book
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Hamlet
William Shakespeare, 1603
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Sean Mathias, 2024

Shakespeare’s enduring tale of vengeance takes on a fresh perspective as it is reimagined into a modern psychological thriller. This classic tragedy is brought to life in a unique and contemporary manner, transcending the boundaries of the stage.


The Mummy. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Mummy
Max Allan Collins, 1999
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Stephen Sommers, 1999

In Thebes, Egypt, 1290 BC, high priest Imhotep has a love affair with Anck-su-namun, the mistress of Pharaoh Seti I. Imhotep and Anck-su-namun kill the Pharaoh after he discovers their affair. Imhotep and his priests steal her corpse and travel to Hamunaptra, the city of the dead, but the resurrection ritual is stopped by Seti’s bodyguards, the Medjai.


Jumanji. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1981 book
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Jumanji
Chris Van Allsburg, 1981
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Joe Johnston, 1995

In 1969, Brantford, New Hampshire, Alan Parrish lives with his parents, Sam and Carol-Anne, in a large mansion. Alan then inadvertently rolls the dice after being startled by the chiming clock; a message tells him to wait in a jungle until someone rolls a five or eight, and he is sucked into the game.


Jumanji. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Jumanji
Todd Strasser, 1995
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Joe Johnston, 1995

In 1969, Brantford, New Hampshire, Alan Parrish lives with his parents, Sam and Carol-Anne, in a large mansion. Alan then inadvertently rolls the dice after being startled by the chiming clock; a message tells him to wait in a jungle until someone rolls a five or eight, and he is sucked into the game.


Richie Rich. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1953 comic book
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Richie Rich
Alfred Harvey, Warren Kremer, 1953
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Donald Petrie, 1994

Richie Rich is the world’s richest boy, the son of billionaire businessman and philanthropist Richard Rich. Richie has only his loyal butler Herbert Cadbury as a companion, and lacks any friends his own age. At a dedication to the reopening of United Tool, a factory Richard recently acquired Richie encounters a group of sandlot people playing baseball.


Richie Rich. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Richie Rich
Todd Strasser, 1994
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Donald Petrie, 1994

Richie Rich is the world’s richest boy, the son of billionaire businessman and philanthropist Richard Rich. Richie has only his loyal butler Herbert Cadbury as a companion, and lacks any friends his own age. At a dedication to the reopening of United Tool, a factory Richard recently acquired Richie encounters a group of sandlot people playing baseball.


Doctor Jekyll. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Joe Stephenson, 2023

The movie presents a contemporary take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s renowned 1886 novella. Dr. Nina Jekyll, an isolated individual who forges a bond with her recently employed assistant, Rob. Together, they must collaborate to thwart Hyde’s attempts to dismantle her life.