Disobedience. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Disobedience
Naomi Alderman, 2006
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Sebastián Lelio, 2017

A woman returns to the Orthodox Jewish community that rejected her many years ago because of her attraction to a childhood friend. Upon her return, their passion is rekindled as they examine the limits of faith and sexuality.


The Mummy Returns. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Mummy Returns
Max Allan Collins, 2001
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Stephen Sommers, 2001

In 3067 BC, the Scorpion King leads his army to conquer the world. His army is defeated and exiled to the desert of Ahm Shere, however, where his men die of heat exhaustion. After vowing to give Anubis his soul for the power to defeat his enemies, an oasis and pyramid magically form, and the Scorpion King is given a legion of jackal-like warriors.


Dead Ringers. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 1977 book, Twins: Dead Ringers
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Twins: Dead Ringers
Bari Wood, Jack Geasland, 1977
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Sean Durkin, Lauren Wolkstein, 2023-

Dead Ringers follows the inseparable Mantle twins, owners of a prestigious gynecological clinic in Manhattan. Willing to advance their research in favor of women’s health, they implement a series of medical practices that border on illegality.


Oz The Great and Powerful. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1900 book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum, 1900
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Sam Raimi, 2013

In 1905 Kansas, Oscar Diggs is a magician and con artist in a traveling circus. Oscar escapes in a hot air balloon but is sucked into a tornado that takes him to the Land of Oz. They encounter the flying monkey, Finley, who pledges a life debt to Oscar when he saves him from a lion. Oscar reveals his deception to Finley and forces him to maintain the idea that he is the wizard.


Oz The Great and Powerful. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Oz The Great and Powerful
Elizabeth Rudnick, 2013
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Sam Raimi, 2013

In 1905 Kansas, Oscar Diggs is a magician and con artist in a traveling circus. Oscar escapes in a hot air balloon but is sucked into a tornado that takes him to the Land of Oz. They encounter the flying monkey, Finley, who pledges a life debt to Oscar when he saves him from a lion. Oscar reveals his deception to Finley and forces him to maintain the idea that he is the wizard.


360. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1903 book, Hands Around
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Hands Around
Arthur Schnitzler, 1903
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Fernando Meirelles, 2011

Anna accompanies her sister Mirka to a nude photo-shoot for an escort agency, run by Rocco. Mirka chooses the professional name ‘Blanca’, and Rocco reveals he murdered a wealthy client, splitting his money with the escort who tipped him off. Anna waits downstairs while Mirka performs a “personal favor” for Rocco, and the sisters return to Bratislava by bus.


My Cousin Rachel. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1951 book
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My Cousin Rachel
Daphne du Maurier, 1951
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Roger Michell, 2017

In the 1830s, a young orphan named Philip is adopted by his older cousin Ambrose, who raises him as a son on his large estate in Cornwall. Now a young man, Philip is left in the care of his godfather Nick Kendall, and learns through correspondence that Ambrose has wed their widowed, distant cousin Rachel in Florence.