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This would be quite difficult to pull off...


... But I'm curious as hell to see someone try and not make it too over the top. This is a book that at least 70% takes place inside a woman's head as she is cuffed practically naked to a bed. Maybe as the guy made Oculus he knows how to inter-cut so there's that.



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Not to mention the dad flashbacks and necrophilia themes. I can't imagine those translating well to film, if at all. Especially the dad stuff...

I really want this to be a faithful adaptation, as it was one of the most terrifying book experiences I've had, but I don't see that happening. Big changes are going to have to be made in order to make this appropriate for audiences.

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It's being distributed by Netflix, so I wouldn't worry. They are less inclined of making a profit because their films aren't usually released theatrically.

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A large part of the success/failure is going to be up to the female lead and Corner Man, even though he is silent. I don't think there is much room to change this one; it is too emotional.

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This is a book that at least 70% takes place inside a woman's head as she is cuffed practically naked to a bed


Wait, Carla Gugino naked to a bed ? Oh My God, YES !!! I'm gonna put this film on my watchlist RIGHT NOW ! Can't wait ! 

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