Firestarter. Poster of the 1984 movie and cover of the 1980 book
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Firestarter
Stephen King, 1980
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Mark L. Lester, 1984

College students Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participate in an experiment where they are given a dose of a low-grade hallucinogen called LOT-6. While the other participants suffer side-effects, the experiment gives Vicky and Andy telepathic abilities; Vicky can read minds and Andy can control others to do and believe what he wants, though the effort gives him nosebleeds, limiting this power.


Man, Woman and Child. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the 1970 book, Man, Woman, and Child
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Man, Woman, and Child
Erich Segal, 1970
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Dick Richards, 1983

The movie delves into the lives of an ordinary American family whose profound love is put to the test, challenging their bonds and prompting a soul-stirring exploration of adaptation and growth. Through a mature and engrossing lens, we witness the complexities and transformations that unfold, ultimately reaffirming the unyielding strength of their connection.


Ask Me Anything. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Undiscovered Gyrl
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Undiscovered Gyrl
Allison Burnett, 2009
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Allison Burnett, 2014

Katie Kampenfelt, a beautiful, funny, free-spirited, lost soul decides to take a year off before attending college. She chronicles irresponsible sexual adventures in an anonymous blog, but as her fearless narrative drags on, dark secrets from her past begin to emerge. After Katie tells her convicted rapist former boss some of her dark secrets, she disappears.


Pursuit. Poster of the 1972 movie and cover of the 1972 book, Binary
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Binary
Michael Crichton, 1972
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Michael Crichton, 1972

When government agent Steven Graves investigates political extremist James Wright, he uncovers a diabolical plot to blast lethal nerve gas into San Diego during the Republican Convention. What’s worse, a computer hacker has provided Wright with a psychological profile to help him outwit Graves.


Spawn. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1992 comic book
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Spawn
Todd McFarlane, 1992
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Mark A.Z. Dippé, 1997

Colonel and CIA operative Al Simmons is assigned by his superior to infiltrate a biochemical weapons plant in North Korea, despite Simmons’ growing moral qualms with the nature of his work. Simmons arrives in Hell, where one of the rulers of Hell offers him a Faustian deal: if Simmons becomes his eternal servant and leader of his army in Armageddon, he will be able to return to Earth to see his fiancée, Wanda Blake.


Spawn. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Spawn: The Novel
Rob MacGregor, 1997
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Mark A.Z. Dippé, 1997

Colonel and CIA operative Al Simmons is assigned by his superior to infiltrate a biochemical weapons plant in North Korea, despite Simmons’ growing moral qualms with the nature of his work. Simmons arrives in Hell, where one of the rulers of Hell offers him a Faustian deal: if Simmons becomes his eternal servant and leader of his army in Armageddon, he will be able to return to Earth to see his fiancée, Wanda Blake.