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Watchworthy Fans Share The Books They'd Love To See Adapted On Screen

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How many times have you heard a friend say “The book was better” after watching a film adaptation of a favorite novel? The Lord of the Rings hit a home run, but many other attempts have fallen short. Bringing a book to life is no easy feat. Peter Jackson won praise for Lord of the Rings, yet faced criticism for The Hobbit movies. Did we really need three movies for a book that can be read in an afternoon? Watchworthy fans are sharing the books they'd love to see adapted on screen, and hopefully Hollywood is listening.

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    The 'Throne of Glass' Series

    From Facebook CommenterCeciley P:

    TheThrone of GlassFans want this series adapted only if the production, cast, and directing show a true love for the source material.

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    The 'Dark Tower' Series
    The 'Dark Tower' SeriesBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterTara D:

    The Dark TowerThis is a series, not a dumb movie disconnected from the books.

    From Facebook CommenterTerry H:

    I feel it fits better as a series, like Game of Thrones.Game of Thrones.The source material exists in every volume; each book can be a season. I also think the movie was garbage!

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    Eragon
    EragonBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterFee J:

    I wish they would redo it.EragonThe movie we got was trash, so redo Eragon.

    From Facebook CommenterJessica S:

    Disney supposedly redoing it into a series. Not 100% positive. But I did hear it.

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    I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

    From Facebook CommenterCeciley P:

    A fun TV series adapted from the Ally Carter book series.I’d Tell You I Love You But Then I’d Have To Kill YouThat would be great. Those were the best YA spy thriller books; they could make a fun, exciting show.

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    The Stepford Wives
    The Stepford WivesBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterChristopher N:

    The Stepford WivesMake it a scary, serious thriller again. Use the amazing technology from the last 40 years!

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    The 'Necroscope' Series
    The 'Necroscope' SeriesBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterSteve W:

    TheNecroscopeThe series by Brian Lumley is VERY GOOD; it gives a different take on vampirism.

    From Facebook CommenterWilliam B:

    Awesome series.

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    The 'Dark-Hunters' Series
    The 'Dark-Hunters' SeriesBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterJami L:

    I want the whole Dark Hunter series.Turn the Dark Hunter series into an HBO series.The Dark Hunter series should become an HBO series.

    From Facebook CommenterJami L:

    That is a great series with many books.

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    The Institute
    The InstituteBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterDean H III:

    I want to see Stephen King'sThe Institute, and I want Steven Spielberg to direct the adaptation.

    From Facebook CommenterDonny W:

    I would love to see this adapted well; it has the potential to be the best Stephen King movie ever.Stephen King movieLet's make it happen!

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    Zombie Fallout
    Zombie FalloutBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterWilliam J. B:

    Zombie FalloutThe Zombie Fallout series by Mark Tufo! Why hasn't it been picked up? It would blow away The Walking Dead hands down!The Walking Deadhands down!

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    Amelia Bedelia
    Amelia BedeliaBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterMarlene Michelle M:

    It is a series of children’s books. I think it would be a cute movie, and Joan Cusack would have to play her…Amelia Bedelia.

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    Also ranks #1 on Best Amelia Bedelia Books · #12 on Books 90s Kids Loved · #26 on Best Children's Book Series

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    Carrie
    CarrieBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterJack W:

    Carrie, my favorite book. I want an adaptation covering every detail; skip the town destruction and ‘The White Committee’ are important parts of the story; keep them in.

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    The Shining
    The ShiningBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterTeri E. H:

    Make a new, more authentic, realistic remake of the book The Shining.The Shining.
    The movie messed up too many scenes. The ‘orange’ guy lives and the hotel blows up!! Johnny’s face in the smoke!! The movie was a huge letdown!

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    Stranger in a Strange Land
    Stranger in a Strange LandBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterVic H:

    Stranger in a Strange Land(Write Stranger in a Strange Land exactly as the book shows, condensing some characters into one, keep the alternate timeline setting).

    From Facebook CommenterSue D:

    I love that book!

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    Also ranks #7 on 15 Classic Sci-Fi Books For Real Nerd Cred · #7 on Best Sci Fi Book Series · #10 on Best Sci-Fi Novels

  • 14
    The Coldest Winter Ever
    The Coldest Winter EverBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterCrystal G:

    The Coldest Winter EverSister Souljah wrote this. Will Smith and Jada Pickett Smith bought movie rights for the book over 15 years ago. Jada is too old for the 17-year-old Winter, and so is her daughter. The book is excellent, but nothing occurred.

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    Skulduggery Pleasant
    Skulduggery PleasantBooks Publications

    From Facebook CommenterJack F:

    Skulduggery Pleasant.

    Know what it is, and you know how good it could be. If you don't know, look it up. This book series is very weird; my explanation fails to capture it.

    A live-action version would struggle. The low budget and massive CGI demands present a problem. The main character is a walking, talking skeleton.

    Animation suits this better. The characters and effects simplify production. Quality jumps up significantly.

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