Stand by Me. Poster of the 1986 movie and cover of the 1982 book, The Body
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The Body
Stephen King, 1982
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Rob Reiner, 1986

In 1985, author Gordie Lachance reads in the newspaper that his childhood best friend, Chris Chambers, has died. While looking for money that he buried beneath his parents’ porch, Vern overhears his older brother Billy talking with a friend.


Total Recall. Poster of the 1990 movie and cover of the 1987 book, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
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We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
Philip K. Dick, 1987
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Paul Verhoeven, 1990

In 2084, construction worker Douglas Quaid is having troubling dreams about Mars and a mysterious woman there. At home, Lori attacks him, stating that their marriage is a false memory implant, and the Agency sent her to monitor Quaid.


Total Recall. Poster of the 1990 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Total Recall
Piers Anthony, 1990
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Paul Verhoeven, 1990

In 2084, construction worker Douglas Quaid is having troubling dreams about Mars and a mysterious woman there. At home, Lori attacks him, stating that their marriage is a false memory implant, and the Agency sent her to monitor Quaid.


The Brave. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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The Brave
Gregory McDonald, 1991
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Johnny Depp, 1997

A Native American man named Raphael, lives with his wife and two children in a remote community, near a rubbish dump. He sells whatever he can to make a living. Raphael, seeing the hopelessness of his situation and his inability to provide for his family, agrees to star in a snuff film for a large sum of money that he hopes will give his family a chance for a better life.


The Rum Diary. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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The Rum Diary
Hunter S. Thompson, 1998
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Bruce Robinson, 2011

Paul Kemp is an author who has not been able to sell a book. He gets a job at a newspaper in San Juan, Puerto Rico. While waiting for an interview, Kemp meets Sanderson, a freelance realtor, who offers him a job writing advertisements for his latest venture.


Waffle Street. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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Waffle Street
James Adams, 2010
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Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms, 2015

the real-life tale of Jimmy Adams, a former Vice President of a $30 Billion hedge fund who, after losing his job, finds himself working as a waiter at Papa’s Chicken and Waffles. Amidst the chaotic ambiance of the bustling diner, Jimmy forms an unlikely friendship with Edward, an ex-convict grill master.


A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge. Poster of the 1985 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Nightmares on Elm Street: The Continuing Story
Jeffrey Cooper, 1987
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Jack Sholder, 1985

Five years after Freddy Krueger’s apparent defeat, the Walshes have moved into Nancy Thompson’s former home. He wakes up and attributes the dream to the unusual heat in the room. Lisa comes to visit Jesse after school and they discover Nancy Thompson’s diary detailing her nightmares, which are strikingly similar to Jesse’s.