There have beenmany book-to-screen thriller adaptations, but certain ones stand out as cinematic masterpieces.

At the same time fighting to protect the world’s last remaining hope from danger.

Directed byAlfonso Cuaronand based on the 1992 novelThe Children of Menby authorP.D.

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James, the film received overwhelming critical acclaim but no box-office success.

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Both the movie and book present disturbing and equally profound inquiries into human desire.

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With its twisted and erotic portrayal of eroticism, this drama/thriller will grip its viewers entirely.

FilmmakerMary Harron’s adaptation ofBret Easton Ellis’sAmerican Psychois the epitome of cult cinema.

DirectorMartin Scorsesebrilliantly uses visceral horror imagery to convey the despair of Daniel’s tortured psyche.

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However, when Amy suddenly disappears under suspicious circumstances, Nick becomes the prime suspect.

The book-to-film adaptation has successfully managed to remain faithful to the novel while also introducing its own creative style.

However, as the group continues to grow, soon enough, anarchy reigns.

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Unable to resist temptation, Moss takes off with the cash left behind.

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Rosamund Pike as Amy Dunne taking a bath in ‘Gone Girl’

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Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) is bloodied up in ‘No Country for Old Men’

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