The English Patient. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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The English Patient
Michael Ondaatje, 1992
movie vs book
Anthony Minghella, 1996

In the final days of the Italian Campaign of World War II, Hana, a French-Canadian nurse of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, gains permission from her unit to move into a bombed-out Italian monastery, to look after a dying, critically burned man who speaks English but can not remember his name. They are soon joined by Kip, a Sikh sapper in the British Army posted with his sergeant to clear mines and unexploded bombs in the local area, including one in the monastery where Hana and the English Patient are staying.


The Madness of King George. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1992 book, The Madness of George III
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The Madness of George III
Alan Bennett, 1992
movie vs book
Nicholas Hytner, 1994

Nearly 30 years into his reign, in 1788, King Goerge III is once more getting ready for the opening of Parliament. Queen Charlotte balances her responsibilities as a loving wife and a mother to their 15 children deftly. Nevertheless, despite the façade of outward respectability, something is drastically wrong inside Windsor Castle. The King is acting in an increasingly insane manner; he babbles nonstop, hurls insults, and attacks Lady Pembroke, the Queen’s Mistress of Robes.


Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1971 book, The Exorcist
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The Exorcist
William Peter Blatty, 1971
movie vs book
Paul Schrader, 2005

Long before Father Lankester Merrin played a role in saving Regan MacNeil’s soul, his first encounter with the demon Pazuzu took place in East Africa. This initial battle with Pazuzu ultimately led to Merrin rediscovering his faith.


Exorcist: The Beginning. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1971 book, The Exorcist
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The Exorcist
William Peter Blatty, 1971
movie vs book
Renny Harlin, 2004

Many years prior to Father Lankester Merrin’s involvement in saving Regan MacNeil’s soul, he faces the demon Pazuzu in East Africa. This narrative recounts Father Merrin’s initial confrontation with Pazuzu and his journey of rediscovering his faith.


Exorcist: The Beginning. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Exorcist: The Beginning
Steven Piziks, 2003
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Renny Harlin, 2004

Many years prior to Father Lankester Merrin’s involvement in saving Regan MacNeil’s soul, he faces the demon Pazuzu in East Africa. This narrative recounts Father Merrin’s initial confrontation with Pazuzu and his journey of rediscovering his faith.