Who doesn’t love a good bit of suspense every now and again? Be it brought to life on the silver screen or played out in our imaginations through the books we read, thrillers hold a special place in both our hearts and minds. Here are three thrilling movies that evolved from classic novels.
The Silence of the Lambs. Adapted to the big screen in 1991 and starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, The Silence of the Lambs solidified itself as a pop culture classic and enjoyed tremendous commercial success that continued through several sequels and prequels. Thomas Harris originally wrote his psychological thriller in 1988, although the world’s introduction to the brilliant and frightening Dr. Hannibal Lecter came with 1981’s Red Dragon.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Based on Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel of the same name, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was released in 1975 to critical acclaim and tremendous commercial success. Starring Jack Nicholson, the movie would go on to be considered one of the greatest of all time, solidifying the novel’s stature as a must-read classic.
Jurassic Park. Although subsequent sequels didn’t enjoy the same level of acclaim as the original, and opinions on reboots are certainly divided, the original Jurassic Park film released in 1993 is nothing short of groundbreaking. The franchise has since become one of the most valuable of all time, all of which would not have been possible without Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel of the same name, establishing it as one of the all time classics.
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