Obscure Book Sequels You Never Knew Were Made into Films

Many literary works gain fame primarily through their cinematic adaptations, often leaving audiences unaware that their origins lie in books. Occasionally, these stories have bizarre or unconventional sequels that filmmakers have never attempted to bring to the screen, rendering them relatively obscure compared to their more renowned predecessors. It's unfortunate that these lesser-known book sequels, which are often quite peculiar as their authors push creative boundaries, haven't been adapted for film. Their increasingly strange narratives make them challenging for cinematic translation. 7. Spiral and Loop Both the American remake and the Japanese original of "The Ring" deviate significantly from the source novels, taking creative liberties with Sadako's story—her cursed tape causing death in seven days. The sequels, "Spiral" and "Loop," venture even further into the absurd, diverging from fan expectations. In these installments, Sadako loses her terrifying persona and becomes a charming aspiring actress, starring in a film within the story that mirrors the cursed tape. She later modifies the curse to cause women who watch the tape to become pregnant with clones of herself. The ...