A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004/2017)
Side-by-side, shot-for-shot comparisons between different adaptations of the same work, originals and remakes, and works based on the same events. These videos are intended to illustrate the the unique vision of filmmakers and the variety of choices possible when creating a film or television show even when starting with the same source.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Film
Directed by Brad Silberling
Screenplay by Robert Gordon
Based on the books by Daniel Handler
Cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki
Production Design by Rick Heinrichs
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017– )
Netflix Series
Developed by Barry Sonnenfeld
Based on the books by Daniel Handler
Cinematography by Bernard Couture
Series Production Design by Bo Welch
Illustrations by Brett Helquist
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