The worst film adaptations of books that received the Golden Raspberry (10 photos)

We know many successful film adaptations of books. There are even films that surpass the literary original! However, this is still a risky business. And the point is not even that you can run into the wrath of “book fans”. Sometimes everything goes so wrong that even the weakest book, compared to its “film adaptation,” will be a real masterpiece of world literature. The films in this selection, alas, failed, for which they received the well-deserved “Golden Raspberries” in the “Worst Film of the Year” category.

Cocktail (1988)





An adaptation of Heywood Gould's semi-autobiographical novel about a young business student from New York who turns to bartending to make ends meet and becomes a star in Manhattan.

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 2 categories - for the worst film and for the worst screenplay, which, by the way, was written by the author of the book, Heywood Gould.

Blonde (2022)



An adaptation of the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, which is a free account of the events in the life of Marilyn Monroe.

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 2 categories - as the worst film of the year and for the worst script.

Indecent Proposal (1993)





An adaptation of Jack Engelhard's novel of the same name about a young couple who, due to financial difficulties, agree to an obscene offer from a billionaire to spend the night with the heroine for a million dollars. The role of the couple was played by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson, and the role of the rich man was played by Robert Redford.

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 3 categories, in particular Woody Harrelson grabbed the anti-award for worst supporting actor.

Light in the Dark (1992)



An adaptation of Susan Isaacs' novel of the same name, it's about a secretary at a World War II Berlin law firm who discovers her boss is an American spy.

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 3 categories. But it starred Hollywood stars Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith (received a “raspberry” for worst actress) and Liam Neeson.

Mommy Dearest (1981)



A film adaptation of Christina Crawford's memoirs, in which she talked about the difficult life in the family of her adoptive mother, the famous Hollywood actress Joan Crawford.

In total, the film adaptation received the Golden Raspberry in 5 categories + in 1990 it was recognized as the worst film of the decade.

Postman (1997)



A film adaptation of David Brin's novel of the same name about Tomorrow Earth several years after a nuclear war (the film shows an alternative year of 2013).

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 5 categories, including for worst director and actor - both anti-awards went to Kevin Costner.

Fifty Shades of Gray (2015)



An adaptation of the novel of the same name by writer E. L. James about the specific relationship between entrepreneur Christian Gray and 21-year-old graduate Anastasia Steele.

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 5 categories, including the leading actors Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan.

Lonely Lady (1983)



An adaptation of Harold Robbins' novel of the same name about the difficult life of an aspiring writer who wants to become a Hollywood screenwriter.

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 6 categories, including (the funniest thing) for worst script.

Twilight. Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)



The latest installment of Twilight, which is also the second installment of the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn.

In total, the film received the Golden Raspberry in 7 categories, including Kristen Stewart and Teflor Lautner receiving their raspberry statuettes (but Robert Pattinson avoided such a fate).

As in the case of The Lord of the Rings, the latest part of Twilight received all its “awards” in total, including for the previous films in the series - the previous four had multiple nominations, but no awards, and then it just burst.

Battlefield: Earth (2000)



An adaptation of Ron Hubbard's novel of the same name about the consequences of the invasion of alien psychics, who by the year 3000 have been ruling the Earth for a thousand years, turning humanity into an endangered species.

In total, the fantastic action film with John Travolta received the Golden Raspberry in 9 categories + in 2010 it was named the worst film of the decade, and in 2005 - the worst film in the entire (at that time 25-year) history of the Golden Raspberry award.