Gone Girl (2014)

The 2014 screenplay was written by Gillian Flynn, who also authored the original 2012 novel of the same name. David Fincher directed the film, relying heavily on Flynn's adaptation to maintain the book's dark psychological tone. Her involvement ensured the complex plot translated seamlessly to the screen.

Ben Affleck stars as the husband, Nick Dunne, and Rosamund Pike stars as his missing wife, Amy. The casting of Affleck was specifically praised due to the public perception of his own media persona aligning with Nick's character. Pike's chilling performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

The psychological thriller follows the sudden disappearance of Amy Dunne on her wedding anniversary. As a massive police investigation unfolds, intense media scrutiny quickly turns towards her husband, Nick. The plot twists as hidden diary entries and shocking secrets from their marriage are revealed to the public.

Because Gillian Flynn wrote both the 2012 novel and the screenplay, the movie stays remarkably faithful to the original book. A few minor characters and subplot elements were trimmed to fit the two-and-a-half-hour runtime. However, the core plot twists and the controversial ending remain largely intact.