Believe it or not, these are the movies you didn’t realize were based on classic literature. For this list, we’re looking at films that you may not have realized were inspired by classic plays or books, because of their modern setting.

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They're the people that keep blowing our minds via the written word. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-fi literature.

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With these works of literature, authors turned inspiration into a lasting legacy. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Greatest Novels of All Time.

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Once upon a time, fantasy was a niche genre, and passionate fans were often pigeonholed. But these days, wizards, dragons and elves are pop culture staples! Gather around Bagginses and Boffins, Tooks and Brandybucks, for the second episode in our series "How Geek Culture Became Pop Culture", where we look at fantasy's epic journey over the last 100 years.

Once niche and ridiculed, geek culture has exploded into the mainstream - and the rise of sci-fi is a prime example! Join us for the first episode of our new series "How Geek Culture Became Pop Culture", where we look at how science fiction evolved from pulp fiction and film serials to "Star Trek", "Star Wars", and beyond.

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Protagonists are a dime a dozen, but these are the ones that truly inspire. For this list, we’ll be looking at heroes from across all forms of popular media, including film, television, video games, comic books and more.

Some of these much-lauded tales contain pretty bleak content. For this list, we’re looking at pieces of fiction with sinister or cheerless storylines and themes. We’re really honing in on novels, so plays and poems won’t be considered. That means no Shakespeare and no “Paradise Lost!” In terms of what we’re considering to be a classic, it’s more based on the work’s literary merit and reputation than the year of release, so there are a couple of more modern picks here. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Darkest Classic Novels.

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