While the 2013 film kept the core romance, fans noted several significant departures from the source material:
: Gatlin serves as a central character, representing themes of social exclusion, prejudice, and the weight of southern traditions. Beautiful Creatures - La sedicesima luna
: Lena's reclusive uncle and an Incubus who has renounced his dark nature to protect her. While the 2013 film kept the core romance,
: An isolated newcomer and "Natural" Caster who fears her own potential for darkness. representing themes of social exclusion