Welcome to “Based on a Book”, the podcast that started with a shared love for failed book clubs, bad books, and binge-watching. We’re your hosts Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri: 3 work besties with the ultimate book-based friendship. Each episode, we dive into the captivating stories that make the leap from page to screen and everything in between. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, we explore the adaptations that bring our favorite books to life. Join us as we dissect the differences, celebrate the successes, and discuss what makes these stories resonate in print, on screen, and in airwaves. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of literary gossip! Whether you're a book lover, a movie buff, or just love a good story, “Based on a Book'' has something for you. Tune in here for the page-turners and plot twists that you won’t want to miss!
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Welcome to “Based on a Book”, the podcast that started with a shared love for failed book clubs, bad books, and binge-watching. We’re your hosts Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri: 3 work besties with the ultimate book-based friendship. Each episode, we dive into the captivating stories that make the leap from page to screen and everything in between. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, we explore the adaptations that bring our favorite books to life. Join us as we dissect the differences, celebrate the successes, and discuss what makes these stories resonate in print, on screen, and in airwaves. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of literary gossip! Whether you're a book lover, a movie buff, or just love a good story, “Based on a Book'' has something for you. Tune in here for the page-turners and plot twists that you won’t want to miss!
Follow us on social media for updates: https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast
Stephen King Month continues as we delve into The Monkey, a chilling short story from his Skeleton Crew collection—now reimagined in a 2025 film adaptation starring Theo James. We take a closer look at Osgood Perkins' horror-comedy spin on King's sinister wind-up toy monkey, which brings death and chaos to the lives of two brothers.
Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal.
Links to Books & Adaptations Discussed in this Episode:
* The Monkey by Stephen King [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a3072b69-2d93-42fe-b96d-65a195903555]
* The Monkey Film [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27714946/]
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* The Life of Chuck [https://tidd.ly/3UNdAsv]
* Skeleton Crew [https://tidd.ly/41vSzX4]
* The Long Walk [https://tidd.ly/45COVx0]
Question of the Episode:
* What element in a horror film genuinely terrifies you or makes you uneasy?
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introductions
(02:20) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion
(06:05) Book vs Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)
(45:54) Final Verdict
(47:12) Question of the Episode
Based on a Book
Welcome to “Based on a Book”, the podcast that started with a shared love for failed book clubs, bad books, and binge-watching. We’re your hosts Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri: 3 work besties with the ultimate book-based friendship. Each episode, we dive into the captivating stories that make the leap from page to screen and everything in between. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, we explore the adaptations that bring our favorite books to life. Join us as we dissect the differences, celebrate the successes, and discuss what makes these stories resonate in print, on screen, and in airwaves. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of literary gossip! Whether you're a book lover, a movie buff, or just love a good story, “Based on a Book'' has something for you. Tune in here for the page-turners and plot twists that you won’t want to miss!
Follow us on social media for updates: https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast
