10 Books Were Made To Movies More Than Once (& How Many Times The Were Adapted) – Screen Rant

Adapting booksfrom page to screen is not a novel concept. In fact, the very idea has beenpracticed since the days of Thomas Edison.There are literally thousands of films that take their inspiration from books and novels, but, with such a long record, which workshave been adapted the most?

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What comes to mind when you think of a literary work made into a film adaptation?Perhaps a black and white classic of yesteryear, or more contemporary modernization?Today, we're going to look at the ten most adapted novels and how many times they have graced our screen.

Over ten films might seem like a small number, but keep in mind we aren't including various TV seriesadaptations, as well.The most famous workby the maven of murder mysteries herself, Agatha Christie,And Then There Were Noneis the author's most adapted work in the history of her career.

The novel not only planted the seed that would evolve into the slasher film genre but became a very famous play and a series ofhighlysuspenseful films.Think about it, how many mystery films involve a group of people locked in some secluded house or solitary place with a killer among them? You have Ms. Christie to thank.

Whether you prefer the Disney version or the 1933 star-studded motion picture, the tale of Alice's trip down the rabbit hole has been adapted for film and TV more times than you'd imagine. Considered one of the most beloved children's novels of all time, it's no surprise everybody has their favorite Alice.

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Every adaptation has its own spin on the various scenes and scenarios that come from Carol's famous novel. From the Mad Tea Party to the trial of the knave of hearts,the story is filled to the brim with colorful characters and wonderful whimsy. A film version is practically mandatory.

Not the delicious candy bar, but the epitome of classic adventure novels. Next to The Count of Monte Cristo,The Three Musketeers is perhapsthe most adapted work from French author Alexandre Dumas.It's a swashbuckling adventure with enough swords, romance, and intrigue to warrant several different adaptations,including one starring Tim Curry!

D'Artagnan and his blade-wielding bros definitely have their work cut out for them in this famous adventure. Witha royal affair, stolen jewels,and more than enough swordplayto make another Princess Bride movie, it's no wonder thatTheThree Musketeers has had more than its fair share of films and series.

Jane Austen practically invented the genre of costume dramas, specifically with this famous work.Pride and Prejudice has hit the screen almost 30 times, with and without zombies. Whether you've read the book or not, you are probably familiar with the title as one of the most celebrated romance stories of all time.

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The tale of the Bennet sisters and their various suitors definitely has more than its fair share of adaptations, with its social drama, relationship turmoil, and various romantic leads, it's one of those stories that keeps coming back stronger and stronger.

From our account, there are over 31 film adaptations of William Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, Hamlet. the Mad Prince of Denmark is every actor's dream, from Laurence Olivier to David Tennant. It's been adapted, modernized, and even animated with talking lions. Honestly, it'd be harder not to find a version to suit your tastes.

With its ghosts, murder plots, and journeys toward the edge of insanity,Hamlet is easily one of the most thrilling narratives ever put to the stage.It's complex, it's gripping, and it's considered one of the greatest pieces of dramatic fiction of all time.

If you were to stitch together all of the various adaptations and reimagining of Mary Shelley'sFrankenstein,you'd have a Kaiju sizebehemoth of classic sci-fi horror.With almost 40 adaptations of Shelly's original work, many of them straying far and near to the source material, it's no wonder the story has been called the birth of modern science fiction.

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We've seen Frankenstein's monster be the epitome of a zombified horror, be a sympathetic and misunderstood creature, and even dance to" Putting on the Ritz" with Gene Wilder.Like so many entries on our list, audiences essentially have their pick of monstrous motion picture.

Sherlock Holmes once held the Guinness World Record for the most adapted character from a book or novel, and, with over44 different adaptations, re-imaginings, and modernizations, we can understand why. How can we not envy his intellect, charm, and skills of deduction?We've seen just about every flavor of the iconic detective imaginable, and we still want more.

Honda Classic sophistication of Basil Rathbone and Peter Cushing, theadorable eccentricity of Basil of Baker Street, or the dry wit and humor of Benedict Cumberbatch, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master of deduction has only excelled in longevity since his literary debut.

This Christmas classic definitely has to hold some sort of record for being the most adapted or remade work of fiction ever put to paper.It's nearly impossible to spend a holiday season without some form of exposure to Ebenezer Scrooge or his three spirits. From black and white classics to a dark and gritty retelling,the number of films alone would make Dickens's head spin.

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Whether you've read the book or not, you can probably recite the entire plot of A Christmas Carol in less than five minutes.We've seen it live-action, animated, and even starring The Muppets, and it keeps coming back to haunt us every year.

We're not going to lie, the original book by Victor Hugo is a real beast to get through. That probably explains the immense number of adaptations of one of his most famous works,Les Miserables.This heart-wrenching tale of revolution, love, and grace has been adapted over 50 times from as early as the 1900s.

Though most audiences are probably more familiar with the musical version and its film adaptation, the story of Jean Valjean has been told more times than any of Hugo's other works, includingThe Hunchback of Notre Dame.It's a tragic tale, but one that obviously bears repeating.

In all the annals of horror,there are few works, characters, or sources more adapted than the legend of Count Dracula. The original novel by Bram Stoker shook the genre as a whole and showed how chilling, seductive, and alluring a monster could be. With over 62 adaptations and retellings, Dracula lurks in our number one spot.

Although everybody is familiar with the famous Bela Lugosi interpretation, the couch has been played by everybody from Christopher Lee to Gary Oldman and many many more.Adaptationsof Dracula have been made, remade, animated, reinvented, and re-imagined more times and we could possibly count.The best stories never die.

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