7 Movies That Are Better Than Books They Were Based On

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 11, 2024

Fight Club (1999)

A white-collar insomniac, dissatisfied with his capitalist existence, teams up with the irresponsible soap salesman Tyler to create an underground combat club. Their endeavor quickly descends into something evil.

Forrest Gump (1994)

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Winston Groom, the story follows the life of an Alabama man named Forrest Gump and his experiences in the 20th-century United States.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Adapted from Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, follows banker Andy, who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence.

The Godfather (1972)

An epic gangster film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, head of a mafia family Don Vito Corleone chooses to pass his empire to Michael, his youngest son. But his choice inadvertently jeopardizes his loved ones' life severely.

The Notebook (2004)

Directed by Nick Cassavetes, follows poor Noah who falls in love with the wealthy Allie. Because of social pressure and the disparity in their families' status, they are compelled to put their love for one another on hold.

The Shining (1980)

Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror film, based on Stephen King's 1977 novel, follows a recovering alcoholic and aspiring novelist as winter caretaker at a haunted resort hotel with his wife and clairvoyant son.

American Psycho (2000)

Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, follows a wealthy banker Patrick Bateman who keeps his psychotic ego hidden from his acquaintances. Later, his irrational dreams grow more intense and overwhelming bloodlust.

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