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When Authors Disapprove: Famous Books Whose Movie Adaptations Upset Their Creators

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When a beloved book becomes a film, not every author is pleased with the result. Some creators have publicly expressed strong disapproval of the cinematic interpretations of their work.

Stephen King famously disliked Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of *The Shining*, diverging from its vision. Similarly, P.L. Travers was deeply unhappy with Disney’s musical version of *Mary Poppins*, despite its popular acclaim.

These cases highlight the complex and often contentious relationship between original texts and their film adaptations.