Control. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1995 book, Touching from a Distance
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Touching from a Distance
Deborah Curtis, 1995
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Anton Corbijn, 2007

Ian Curtis and Debbie Woodruff marry in 1975 in their home town of Macclesfield at ages 19 and 18, respectively. In December 1978 Ian suffers a seizure on the way back from the band’s first London gig; He is diagnosed with epilepsy and prescribed medications that leave him drowsy and moody.


Maleficent. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1697 book, The Sleeping Beauty
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The Sleeping Beauty
Charles Perrault, 1697
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Robert Stromberg, 2014

Maleficent is a powerful fairy living in the Moors, a magical forest realm bordering a human kingdom. His love is overshadowed by ambition, and as they grow older, the two grow apart and Maleficent becomes protector of the Moors. Devastated by Stefan’s betrayal, Maleficent turns the Moors into a dark kingdom and transforms a raven named Diaval to serve her after saving his life.


Maleficent. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Maleficent
Elizabeth Rudnick, 2014
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Robert Stromberg, 2014

Maleficent is a powerful fairy living in the Moors, a magical forest realm bordering a human kingdom. His love is overshadowed by ambition, and as they grow older, the two grow apart and Maleficent becomes protector of the Moors. Devastated by Stefan’s betrayal, Maleficent turns the Moors into a dark kingdom and transforms a raven named Diaval to serve her after saving his life.


Suite Française. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2004 book, Suite française
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Suite française
Irène Némirovsky, 2004
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Saul Dibb, 2014

In 1940 France, as Hitler’s forces advance toward Paris, Lucile anxiously anticipates updates on her husband who is captive as a prisoner of war. She leads a constricted life under the control of her overbearing mother-in-law, but her world is disrupted when a charming and attractive German officer is assigned to live with them. Despite the societal norms, they become attracted to each other, but their relationship is endangered by the brutalities of the war.


Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Elizabeth Rudnick, 2019
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Joachim Rønning, 2019

In the five years since King Stefan’s death, Aurora has reigned as Queen of the Moors, with Maleficent as its guardian and protector. Despite her service, the neighboring kingdom of Ulstead, home to Prince Phillip, deems Maleficent a villainess, and while Phillip’s father King John wishes for peace, his mother Queen Ingrith has been secretly preparing for war.


Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1697 book, The Sleeping Beauty
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The Sleeping Beauty
Charles Perrault, 1697
movie vs book
Joachim Rønning, 2019

In the five years since King Stefan’s death, Aurora has reigned as Queen of the Moors, with Maleficent as its guardian and protector. Despite her service, the neighboring kingdom of Ulstead, home to Prince Phillip, deems Maleficent a villainess, and while Phillip’s father King John wishes for peace, his mother Queen Ingrith has been secretly preparing for war.


SS-GB. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 1979 book
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SS-GB
Len Deighton, 1979
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Philipp Kadelbach, 2017

In the alternative world, it is November 1941, nine months after a successful German invasion of Britain. Douglas Archer, a Scotland Yard murder squad Detective Superintendent with a stellar reputation, is working under a German superior from the Schutzstaffel (SS), the security force of the Nazi Party. He investigates a murder in a German-occupied England.


Firebrand. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Queen's Gambit
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Queen's Gambit
Elizabeth Fremantle, 2012
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Karim Aïnouz, 2023

A psychological horror story set in the bloody Tudor court of the infamous King Henry VIII of England. Told from the point of view of Queen Catherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry and the only one to avoid banishment or death.


Radioactive. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2010 comic book
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Radioactive
Lauren Redniss, 2010
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Marjane Satrapi, 2019

In 1893 Marie Curie was frequently rejected for funding due to her gender but entered a partnership with Pierre Curie. After Marie discovered polonium and radium, the two fell in love and got married, having two children. Soon, Marie announces the discovery of radioactivity, revolutionizing physics and chemistry.


On the Road. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1957 book
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On the Road
Jack Kerouac, 1957
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Walter Salles, 2012

In 1947 New York, on the day his father is buried, Sal Paradise is out with his friend Carlo Marx who is, like him, an aspiring writer. Carlo, Sal, Camille, and Dean visit a bar where Dean plays I’ve Got the World on a String on the jukebox, and Camille bonds with Sal. Carlo tells Sal he thinks he might be gay, and he plans to travel to Africa.


Rebecca. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1938 book
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Rebecca
Daphne du Maurier, 1938
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Ben Wheatley, 2020

While working for Mrs. Van Hopper, on vacation in Monte Carlo, a young woman becomes acquainted with the wealthy Maxim de Winter, a recent widower. They marry and then head to his mansion in England, Manderley. The staff and Maxim’s friends also were fond of Rebecca. She confronts Mrs. Danvers for conspiring against her by inviting Favell, demanding her resignation.


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1813 book, Pride and Prejudice
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen, 1813
movie vs book
Burr Steers, 2016

Early 19th century England is besieged by zombies; the Bennet sisters have all been trained in the art of weaponry and martial arts in China at their father’s behest so they can defend themselves. When zombies attack the ball, the Bennet sisters fight them off, and Colonel Darcy, a skilled zombie-killer, is attracted to Elizabeth, although his behavior is outwardly aloof.