10 Great Fantasy Books That Became Terrible Movies

Great fantasy books that became terrible movies reveal the inherent strengths and weaknesses of both mediums. These films serve as a warning to audiences and filmmakers alike: turning any great piece of literary fantasy into a full feature film is never an easy task. Even when beloved fantasy books, novellas, short stories, or comics are seemingly paired with the perfect filmmaker to tackle the material, a lot of things can still go wrong. After all, while writing literature is typically a solitary endeavor, filmmaking is deeply collaborative, the limitations of which can sometimes offset the advantages of movies over the written word.