6 books that are worth reading before the premiere adaptations

Layfhaker prepared a selection of books for those who prefer to read first, and only then to watch movies.

1. "It" by Stephen King

One of the most important novels in the bibliography of Stephen King's horror king, which served the cause of nightmares in children around the world the image of an evil clown. "It" tells the story of old friends, facing a child with a mysterious evil - a terrifying monster, able to acquire any form.

If the recently published "The Dark Tower" has disappointed many of Hollywood excess and mismanagement simplification of the original, then "It" has the potential to become great horror. In the adaptation of the actors are not declared the first echelon. Of recognizable faces can be said Bill Skarsgård ( "Hemlock Grove") and Finn Vulfarda ( "very strange case").

Date premiere in Russia: September 7.

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2. "Mercenary", Vince Flynn

Best-selling Vince Flynn tells the story of a simple guy Mitch Rapp, survived the death of his girlfriend. Due to this fact, and sporting achievements hero became interested in the CIA, recruits young people to eliminate dangerous criminals. The book tells about what happens when a civic duty to enter into a confrontation with a desire to avenge the death of his beloved.

The role of the protagonist perform Dylan O'Brien (TV series "Werewolf"), and Mitch's mentor play Michael Keaton ( "Bordmen", "Batman").

Date premiere in Russia on 28 September.

3. "Between you and the mountain," Charles Martin

The story of two people caught in the crash and caught up in the mountains without people, signs of civilization and any chance of escape. The novel is not only all the time keeps the tension, but also surprised by an unexpected ending.

Excellent book - the screen with excellent actors. The role of Ben Bass fulfill Idris Elba ( "28 Weeks Later", "Rock 'n' rollschik") and Alex Martin will play Kate Winslet ( "Titanic," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind").

Date premiere in Russia: October 5th.

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4. The Chinaman, Steven Lieser

The history of the former military, whose wife and daughter were killed in a bomb planted by terrorists in the London area. The hero has to remember the skills learned in combat, to avenge the killers.

Jackie Chan has long been pleased excellent fighters, and the recent film "Dirty Rotten companions" and does disappoint fans of the actor. In the trailer of "foreigners" we see atypical image of Jackie. He does not try to come to a peaceful solution of the problem, and he becomes the initiator of the blood feud. The second party tandem - Pierce Brosnan.

Date premiere in Russia: October 12.

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5. "Snowman", Jo Nesbø

The story of the Norwegian detective Harry Hole, investigating the case of the first serial killer in Oslo. Maniac nicknamed "Snowman", he hunts exclusively on married women and on the day when the first snow falls.

screening interesting stories It has not been without big-name actors: a detective played by Michael Fassbender, known for his film "12 Years a Slave" and the role of young Magneto in "X-Men". The role of the partner's Hole performed Rebecca Ferguson ( "The White Queen", "Mission Impossible: rogue tribe").

Date premiere in Russia: October 26th.

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6. "Murder on the" Orient Express "," Agatha Christie

Classic crime fiction - a novel of Agatha Christie's "Murder on the" Orient Express "" - part of the cycle of works of the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. This time, he investigates the mysterious murder in the train. Found dead an American Retchett name, on the eve of which offered Poirot a large sum for his defense. He is to find out which train passengers killer.

The trailer is intriguing: it is unknown whether the film adaptation of the same ending, as in the book. It is also unclear how the dynamics of contemporary filmmaking will work in conjunction with the measured narration of the novel in 1934. This work of Agatha Christie adaptations is not the first time. It has been recognized by the eponymous film in 1974 the most successful year, which is also worth a look in anticipation of the new interpretation.

The cast full of stars: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penelope Cruz, William Dafoe. It performs the role of Poirot, Kenneth Branagh, who played Gilderoy Lockhart in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

Date premiere in Russia: 9 November.

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