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Apt Pupil (1998): Film vs Book
Film · 1998 · Directed by Bryan Singer · Starring Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro
About the film
A bright boy discovers a terrible secret about an old neighbour and begins to blackmail him.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the novella's story and its dark psychology, with changes in the details of the boy's family life.
Read or watch first?
The novella is part of a longer collection and is worth reading with its three companions.
What the book gives you
Different Seasons by Stephen King
Four excellent stories of hope, friendship and suspense, easy to enjoy one at a time.
Who will like it: Readers who like novellas that show another side of a famous author.