The Princess Bride. Poster of the 1987 movie and cover of the 1973 book
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The Princess Bride
William Goldman, 1973
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Rob Reiner, 1987

The film is an enactment of a book read to a sick boy from Chicago, who is initially dismissive of the story, by his grandfather, with occasional interruptions of the scenes in this frame story. He leaves to seek his fortune so they can marry, but his ship is attacked by the Dread Pirate Roberts, who is infamous for never leaving survivors, and Westley is believed dead.


Murder by Death. Poster of the 1976 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Murder by Death
H.R.F. Keating, 1976
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Robert Moore, 1976

A group of five renowned detectives, each accompanied by a relative or associate, is invited to ‘dinner and a murder’ by the mysterious Lionel Twain. Having lured his guests to his mansion managed by a blind butler named Jamessir Bensonmum, who is later joined by a deaf-mute, illiterate cook named Yetta, Twain joins his guests at dinner.


Next. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1980 book, The Golden Man
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The Golden Man
Philip K. Dick, 1980
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Lee Tamahori, 2007

He can only see two minutes ahead, with the exception of a vision he once had of a woman walking into a diner. Cris draws the attention of FBI agent Callie Ferris, who has figured out his ability and wants to stop Russian terrorists from detonating a nuclear weapon. Later that night, the casino’s security chief is approached by two of the terrorists, is interrogated about Johnson and is then killed.


Pronto. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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Pronto
Elmore Leonard, 1993
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Jim McBride, 1997

Harry Arno is a Miami Beach bookie who finds himself in trouble with his mob bosses for reasons he can’t quite figure out. When an assailant attempts to kill him, he decides that it’s time to retire, so he gives Raylan the slip and relocates to Greece. He gets lonely and so he invites his girlfriend Doris to join him.