Check out all the movies and TV series coming out on week 50 and find out the readings that inspired them.


Leave the World Behind. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2020 book
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Leave the World Behind
Rumaan Alam, 2020
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Sam Esmail, 2023

A family holiday takes a frightening twist when, in the dead of night, two strangers arrive seeking shelter from an escalating cyber-attack that grows increasingly terrifying. In this dire situation, each member of the family must step into their role in a crumbling world.


Poor Things. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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Poor Things
Alasdair Gray, 1992
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Yorgos Lanthimos, 2023

Witness the extraordinary story and remarkable transformation of Bella Baxter, a young woman who is revived from the dead by the brilliant and unconventional scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter. Prepare to be captivated by this incredible journey of Bella’s resurrection and subsequent evolution.


The Boy and the Heron. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1937 book, How Do You Live?
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How Do You Live?
Genzaburo Yoshino, 1937
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Hayao Miyazaki, 2023

The movie follows a young man who, after the death of his father, must move to his uncle’s house and deal with the profound spiritual upheaval that has occurred in his life.


Fast Charlie. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Gun Monkeys
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Gun Monkeys
Victor Gischler, 2001
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Phillip Noyce, 2023

Charlie Swift, a devoted friend and professional hitman, is determined to take down the new rising crew responsible for the assassination of his elderly mafia boss.


Eileen. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2015 book
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Eileen
Ottessa Moshfegh, 2015
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William Oldroyd, 2023

Set in cold Boston in the 1960s, Eileen moves between her father’s gloomy, emotionally scarred home and the prison where she is an employee, but is isolated by her colleagues. She becomes infatuated with a charismatic woman who joins the prison staff, but before their relationship can fully blossom, her newfound companion leads her into a shocking criminal act that changes everything.


Yu Yu Hakusho. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 1991 comic book
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Yu Yu Hakusho
Yoshihiro Togashi, 1991
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Shô Tsukikawa, 2023-

A rebellious teenager meets an untimely demise only to be resurrected and assigned the role of an investigator tasked with delving into supernatural occurrences. Live-action version of ‘Yû Yû Hakusho’ anime series.


Culprits. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2018 book
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Culprits
Richard Brewer, Gary Phillips, 2018
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J Blakeson, Claire Oakley, 2023-

The TV series begins where typical crime stories conclude: after a high-stakes heist, as the elite crew of criminals scatters, attempting to leave their former lives behind. However, their past catches up with them when a merciless assassin begins hunting them down individually. The mystery unfolds: why are they being pursued, who is orchestrating this chaos, and can they reunite in time to safeguard themselves and their loved ones?


Silver. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2013 book, Dream a Little Dream
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Dream a Little Dream
Kerstin Gier, 2013
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Helena Hufnagel, 2023

Upon relocating to London, Liv encounters a enigmatic group of boys who introduce her to the realm of dream-travel. Together with her fellow dream-wanderers, they embark on a ritual to manifest their greatest dream, only to realize that achieving it comes at the cost of a profound sacrifice.


The Three Musketeers: Milady. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1844 book, The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas, 1844
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Martin Bourboulon, 2023

D’Artagnan is compelled to team up with Milady to rescue Constance, who was abducted right before his eyes. However, as war breaks out and Athos, Porthos, and Aramis are already at the front lines, a long-buried secret from the past disrupts old alliances.


Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2011 comic book, Cabin Fever
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Cabin Fever
Jeff Kinney, 2011
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Luke Cormican, 2023

Winter vacation proves to be a challenging time for Greg as he finds himself stuck with his family in the snow, all the while anxiously fretting about acquiring the latest gaming console.


Merry Little Batman. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
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Mike Roth, 2023

This holiday season, Damian Wayne aspires to follow in his father’s footsteps as the iconic Batman. When Damian finds himself home alone on Christmas Eve while Batman confronts Gotham’s most formidable supervillains, he discovers a sinister plot to steal Christmas. Seizing the opportunity to be a hero, Damian leaps into action to save the day.


The End We Start From. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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The End We Start From
Megan Hunter, 2017
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Mahalia Belo, 2023

In the midst of an environmental catastrophe that submerges London in floodwaters, a woman, accompanied by her newborn, embarks on a journey to find their way back home. Amid the chaos of the disaster, a young family becomes divided, and the challenges they face are brought to the forefront.

“Books are better than movies because you design the set the way you want it to look.”

TRENT REZNOR (Musician)