This Crime Thriller Novel Became A Clint Eastwood Classic — And Inspired The Author Of Gone Girl

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A crime thriller novel became a Clint Eastwood classic, also inspiring the author of the acclaimed thriller 'Gone Girl'.

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The 2003 film 'Mystic River,' directed by Clint Eastwood, was based on the popular crime thriller novel of the same name.
Gillian Flynn, the author of the hit novel 'Gone Girl,' has cited 'Mystic River' as an influence when she was writing her own dark psychological thriller.

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Clint Eastwood, Gillian Flynn, Mystic River, Sharp Objects, Gone Girl