Stephen King books have been adapted for decades, and this year is a particularly strong year for the author. Things kicked off with Osgood Perkins' adaptation of The Monkey, which was released to positive reviews in February. Next month will also see the release of The Life of Chuck, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. The continued adaptation of King's work shows just how influential the author is, as his work remains timely and relevant. 4n394b

The Hunger Games is an immensely popular series, and it bears a striking resemblance to a 2000 Japanese action-thriller movie that would make a strong candidate for a modern remake. The Hunger Games started as a 2008 young adult dystopian novel written by Suzanne Collins. The 2012 film adaptation follows Katniss Everdeen as she fights for survival against 23 other tributes from 12 districts. Although The Hunger Games franchise didn't start the battle royale genre in the 21st century, it undeniably catapulted its popularity.

Quentin Tarantino almost made a surreal cameo appearance in maligned sequel Battle Royale 2: Requiem. Tarantino has made no secret of his iration for the original Battle Royale from director Kinji Fukasaku. The film saw a group of Japanese high school students being forced to play a life-or-death game on a remote island, with only one survivor allowed. The film was a disturbing, blood-soaked satire, and has become a cult favorite that has inspired everything from The Hunger Games movies to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. In a 2009 chat, Tarantino labeled Battle Royale his favorite movie that had emerged since he began his filmmaking career in the '90s.

Hunt: Showdown is a battle royale unlike any other, and because of its novelty, it has gained a dedicated following that has only been increasing since its release. Its foreboding atmosphere, unique premise, and solid gameplay loop have kept Hunt: Showdown relevant in the face of battle royale giants such as Fortnite and Apex Legends. It is so popular a live-action series is in development while Hunt: Showdown itself is updated with new guns, characters, and map changes. It is in its uniqueness that it truly stands out from the rest and what can eventually make it become the best battle royale-style game out there.

During a recent talk show appearance, Academy Award-nominated director Quentin Tarantino called The Hunger Games franchise a ripoff of Battle Royale. The director is responsible for many acclaimed films, such as Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Django Unchained, and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Tarantino has stated that he intends to retire following his tenth feature film.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Quinten Tarantino talks about how he wishes he had directed Battle Royale, a 2000 Japanese action thriller. Tarantino has a reputation in the film industry for being a devout cinephile, drawing inspiration from various countries, genres, and styles to make his films. His latest film Once Upon a Time In Hollywood received critical acclaim and ten Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.

A new miniseries from Image Comics is giving the Battle Royale treatment to the concept of The Golden Girls, and fans will never view the beloved sitcom the same way again. The Golden Girls was a huge hit during its run in the 80s and early 90s. The ensemble sitcom starring beloved actresses like Beatrice Arthur and Betty White focused on a group of elderly women and the friendship that kept them together as they go through their golden years. The series still runs in syndication to this day and has been referenced countless times right down to its iconic theme song "Thank You for Being a Friend."

Respawn Entertainment's entry into the battle royale market is considered by many as one of the best. Apex Legends features a plethora of colorful characters as they battle across the island of Storm Point to claim victory over their opponents.

Sega's recently announced plans to revive the Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi franchises as battle royales leave a lot to be desired, especially Jet Set Radio, which deserves something more akin to a proper reboot. Jet Set Radio has only seen a re-release with a modest HD remaster in 2012, and since then, the series has largely been dormant. While it's understandable why Sega may wish to potentially chase the trend started by Fortnite with these new battle royale reboots, it feels like a big mistake to apply it to a franchise like Jet Set Radio.