From ‘The Shining’ to ‘American Psycho’: 10 Great Film Adaptations That Were Despised by the Original Authors

Great Film Adaptations That Were Hated By the Original AuthorsA great novel, and a director willing to adapt it seems like a match made in heaven. For the author, there’s the prospect of their story reaching a new audience which, in turn, boosts publicity and leads to more sales. At the same time, filmmakers get a project with a proven story and a pre-existing fanbase and are guaranteed to pay up for tickets. Often though, this arrangement doesn’t end well.

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