Classic Movies That Came From Classic Thrillers

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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New thrillers to keep you on the edge of your seat in 2019

If you are looking for a new thriller to get lost for 2019, here are three new books to look out for:

Tear It Down by Nick Petrie

Petrie has penned a new adventure for combat veteran turned private investigator Peter Ash and it might just be the most gripping yet. After returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, Ash has trouble adjusting to civilian life.

In this latest story, he is dispatched Memphis to help out a photographer and journalist who has been getting threats of a strange nature. Ash quickly becomes involved in a multi-layered, fast-paced thriller which will have readers on the edge of their seats.

Someone Knows by Lisa Scottonline

When Allie Garvey returns home to attend the funeral of a friend from childhood, she is forced to face up the deadly consequences of an incident from her teenage years. A novel packed with intrigue, it explores issues of family, love, betrayal and justice it a book readers will struggle to put down. Riveting and absorbing, this is another top notch outing by an award-winning author.

The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver

Colter Shaw is something of an outsider and an opportunist. A wanderer who seeks out prizes and rewards, he travels the country to try and help local law enforcement and individuals in investigations, all for a fee of course.

However, when he stumbles into his latest investigation, this transient bounty hunter gets a lot more than he bargained for. His plans to collect a sizeable reward for locating a missing college student start to go awry when he finds himself getting in deep in the ruthless world of Silicon Valley.

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