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How well do you know your ‘80s movie soundtracks? Can you answer these 10 questions correctly?
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Here's every upcoming Stephen King movie and TV show adaptation in active development, and what we know so far.
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There was a minor dispute regarding bird cannibalism.
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How good is your Disney villain knowledge? We have a quiz for you to test it out.
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Relive these incredible stories with road trips of your own.
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While Hemingway wasn’t generally a fan of the adaptations of his works, these five films are must-watches.
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Travelers to these destinations will surely feel some Disney magic.
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The holiday for giving thanks is just weeks away. How well do you know these Thanksgiving films?
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Before diving into Christmas content, don't forget to add these fun Thanksgiving movies to your watchlist.
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Did you know that these movies and shows are based on Stephen King’s works?
Suhaib Adeel|
What a director chooses to cut can often be just as impactful as what they choose to keep. 
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The acclaimed author’s works have been adapted plenty of times, but how well do you know them?
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How well do you remember these classic Disney lines?
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Classic horror fans will love these film adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft’s most terrifying stories.
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Snuggle up in a warm blanket and prepare for the coziest movie marathon with these titles.
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The colder it gets outside, the more tempting it is to marathon some comforting romance movies.
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As you get ready to revisit ‘A Christmas Carol’ for the holiday season, we’d recommend watching these Charles Dickens adaptations, too.
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Frankenstein’s monster has been revisited by Guillermo del Toro in the form of a new film, but these creatures continue to be overlooked.
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These great Agatha Christie adaptations test the audience to figure out the mystery.
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The actor, singer, and dancer almost retired in the 1960s--but not before allegedly being offered the role of James Bond.
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