If some of these classics had kept in all their source material, they might have been too racy for theaters.
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Hollywood loves a good book adaption, and while many go on to win Oscars, much of their original source material does not make an appearance in the finished product.
Redditor u/Left_Brilliant_7378 asked the internet to list famous films whose original, book plot lines weren't that camera-friendly, but their screen adaptations' story tweaks turned out for the best. Some of the story excerpts discussed here are well beyond PG-13, so we hope you brought your parents' permission slip for the trip we're about to take together.
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From over 1,000 Reddit submissions in the "best changes made in a film adaption" category, we shortlisted the following six nominees.
The Mom In 'Jaws' Has Got Too Much Going On
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'Forest Gump' Is A Douche In The Original Book
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'The Godfather' Cut A Bunch Of Racy Chapters Out
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These Haunting Creatures From 'The Shining' Were Left Out In The Cold
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The Devil's In The Details — And Prada, Apparently
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'The Lord Of The Rings' Didn't Buy This Bad Guy A Ticket To Hollywood
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Via Reddit.