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Deception

3 versions · originally a film, 2008

Across mediums, Deception explores the high-stakes unraveling of identity when hidden agendas and clandestine power structures collide with reality.

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Deception (2008)

Deception

The original movie

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Deception

Marcel Langenegger · Film · 2008

Deception (2008) introduces the original corporate conspiracy premise, offering a sleek, atmospheric thriller centered on the isolation of an auditor navigating an elite, secretive world of power brokers.

Deception

2015 book

Deception

D. B. Reynolds · Book · 2015

Deception (2015) shifts the narrative into a supernatural realm, using the book format to expand upon the dangerous political maneuvering of powerful vampires within a lush, tropical Hawaiian setting.

Deception

2018 series

Deception

Chris Fedak · Series · 2018

Deception (2018) reimagines the concept through the lens of a disgraced illusionist, utilizing the television format to pace a procedural mystery regarding the deliberate sabotage of a performer's reputation.

Common questions

Is the 2008 movie Deception related to the 2018 TV series Deception?

No, the 2008 movie Deception and the 2018 TV series Deception are separate projects. They share a title but do not share plot lines, characters, or production history. They are distinct works of entertainment.

Are the book and movie versions of Deception based on the same story?

The 2015 book Deception and the 2008 movie Deception are not based on the same source material. Despite the shared title, the book and the film are independent creative works with different origins and narratives.

Should I watch the movie Deception before starting the TV series Deception?

You do not need to watch the 2008 movie Deception before starting the 2018 TV series Deception. Because the two titles refer to completely different projects, there is no narrative connection or chronological order between them.

Is the 2015 book Deception a novelization of the 2008 movie?

The 2015 book Deception is not a novelization of the 2008 movie Deception. The film and the book were produced independently of one another and do not share a common plot or creative lineage.

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