The Aviator. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Howard Hughes: The Secret Life
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Howard Hughes: The Secret Life
Charles Higham, 1993
movie vs book
Martin Scorsese, 2004

A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.


Much Ado About Nothing. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1598 book
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Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare, 1598
movie vs book
Kenneth Branagh, 1993

Having just crushed an uprising by his half-brother, Don John, Don Pedro of Aragon and his noblemen visit their friend Leonato in Messina. Needing something to pass the time until the wedding, Don Pedro decides to arrange a similar fate for Beatrice and Benedick, whose animosity for each other is clear.


Underworld. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Underworld
Greg Cox, 2003
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Len Wiseman, 2003

For generations, a secret war has raged between vampires and Lycans, an ancient species of werewolf. After years of fighting between the two enemy races, the vampires have seemingly gained the upper hand following the death of the Lycan leader Lucian at the hands of a vampire named Kraven, who subsequently became the second-in-command to the vampires’ triumvirate of leading elders.


Emma. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1815 book
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Emma
Jane Austen, 1815
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Diarmuid Lawrence, 1996

Emma Woodhouse has a rigid sense of propriety as regards matrimonial alliances. Unfortunately she insists on matchmaking for her less forceful friend, Harriet, and so causes her to come to grief. Through the sharp words of Mr. Knightley, and the example of the opinionated Mrs. Elton, someone not unlike herself, Emma’s attitudes begin to soften.


Stonehearst Asylum. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1844 book, The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether
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The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether
Edgar Allan Poe, 1844
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Brad Anderson, 2014

In 1899, an Oxford University professor demonstrates a case of female hysteria, Eliza Graves, before his class. Exploring the asylum, Newgate discovers the former staff locked in the boiler room, who explain that Lamb and Finn drugged their drinks and led a revolt.


Underworld: Evolution. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Underworld: Evolution
Greg Cox, 2006
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Len Wiseman, 2006

In 1202, an army led by the three vampire elders arrives at a village full of Werewolves. In the present day, vampiress Selene takes Michael to a safe house so that she can confront the vampire regent Kraven; she knows that Kraven intends to kill Markus and plans to stop him.


Total Recall. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1966 book, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
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We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
Philip K. Dick, 1966
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Len Wiseman, 2012

At the end of the 21st century, Earth is devastated by chemical warfare. An emblem of Rekall is stamped onto his arm and, just as the fantasy is being loaded by technician McClane, they discover that Quaid already has real memories of being a spy.


Pearl Harbor. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Pearl Harbor
Randall Wallace, 2001
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Michael Bay, 2001

The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan’s devastating attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.


Haunted. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1988 book
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Haunted
James Herbert, 1988
movie vs book
Lewis Gilbert, 1995

A doubtful professor ventures to a secluded British estate with the intent to disprove claims of psychic phenomena. However, his mission takes an unexpected turn as he becomes haunted by a ghost from his own past.


Van Helsing. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1897 book, Dracula
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Dracula
Bram Stoker, 1897
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Stephen Sommers, 2004

In 1887, Transylvania, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, with help from his assistant Igor and Count Dracula, successfully creates a monster. Van Helsing suffers from amnesia, slaying evil on behalf of the Vatican City, hoping that he will earn redemption for forgotten sins.


Van Helsing. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Van Helsing
Kevin Ryan, 2004
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Stephen Sommers, 2004

In 1887, Transylvania, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, with help from his assistant Igor and Count Dracula, successfully creates a monster. Van Helsing suffers from amnesia, slaying evil on behalf of the Vatican City, hoping that he will earn redemption for forgotten sins.


Uncovered. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1990 book, The Flanders Panel
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The Flanders Panel
Arturo Pérez-Reverte, 1990
movie vs book
Jim McBride, 1994

Julia has been hard at work, meticulously restoring an artwork from the fifteenth century. When her cleanup of the Flemish painting reveals a previously unknown Latin phrase that translates to ‘Who killed the knight?’ she consults the art authorities she knows to find out what it might mean because good restoration work is at least as much about doing good research and detective work as it is about the actual process of restoration.