10 Non-Superhero Comic-Book Movies That Must Happen

5. East Of West

Set in a dystopic America created by an alternative history, East of West is based around a huge concept: the arrival of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. However, unlike other depictions of these characters, they are actually presented as the heroes, with Death himself in the lead. Along with the strange and original setting (a United States in which a comet's impact brought the never-ending Civil War to a close and led the country to unite in a more powerful way), this twist on such a familiar idea gives East of West a unique feel. Mixing elements of science-fiction and Westerns, this is a bold and brilliant series that offers huge potential as a movie. As commercial as the idea is, though, it still poses a risk for studios due to the bizarre nature of the Four Horsemen as heroes. While audiences would likely take to it, a studio would need to feel it was a gamble worth taking. Giving the film a smaller budget and making a more low-key adaptation might be a smart idea, but it could leave fans feeling short-changed.