horror Movies have been a part of popular culture since the first motion pictures began as an experimental form of entertainment. People love and still love to be scared to death.Although the methods have undoubtedly changed, the rules have remained the same.
Of course, we can’t underestimate the inspiration behind some of these movies. In other words, the literary works that inspired them. Vampires was by Bram Stoker, Monsters was by Mary Shelley, and Scary Clowns was by Stephen King. But in the case of the following movies, you’ll have a lot of fun discovering the books that inspired them. These Are The Horror Movies You Didn't Know Were Based On Books.
10 Ringo (1998)
Adapted from the novel Ring by Koji Suzuki (1991)
Ringo The series revolves around the plight of Riko Asakawa, a journalist investigating the mysterious death of her niece. It appears that Tomoko was murdered by a ghostly entity that appeared to her after watching a videotape. Suspicious, Riko watches the tape and receives a phone call that incriminates her and predicts her death. The problem is that her son Yuichi also sees the tape, and this sends her on a journey to figure out how they can avoid certain death.
Pioneer of Japanese Horror Ringo It was based on the novel. bell By Koji Suzuki. The highly successful horror film was responsible for starting an entire franchise in Japan and also overseas. Suzuki's work also continued with spiral and episodeBut only the first of these two has ever had a movie adaptation. Ringo It was so influential at the turn of the 20th century that many called it one of the scariest films ever made.
9 The Ruins (2008)
Based on the novel The Ruins by Scott Smith (1996)
in The effectsA group of friends accept an offer to visit an archaeological site in the middle of the Mexican jungle while on vacation. When they arrive, they are forced to climb a mountain after the locals threaten to shoot them if they come down. The reason is that the plants have become sentient and parasitic, finding their way into the bodies of anyone who dares to step on them.
Based on the novel of the same name by Scott B. Smith, The effects It's a great horror movie aboutThe worst thing that can happen while on vacationSmith had writing duties, ensuring that his creative vision was not tampered with. Smith's other novel, Simple planDeath to America was also adapted for the big screen, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
8 Echoes of the Noise (1999)
Based on the novel Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson (1958)
Echoes of noise The film tells the story of Tom Witzke, a self-proclaimed skeptic who finds himself in trouble when a “door” opens in his mind after he is hypnotized. Witzke begins to have visions and realizes that his son's strange comments are related to a spirit roaming their new home, where a tragedy occurred years ago.
Directed by David Koepp, Echoes of noise The film was inspired by Matheson's book of the same name, published in 1958. Cobb's film changes some details while updating the scene. The result is A thrilling supernatural horror film, unfortunately overshadowed by another huge horror film released in 1999., The sixth senseThe film features Kevin Bacon's best performance to date.
7 Shining Monkey (1988)
Based on the novel Monkey Shines by Michael Stewart (1983)
in Shining monkeyAthlete Alan Mann finds his life taking a terrible turn when he is paralyzed from the neck down after an accident. Mann is assigned a capuchin monkey as a service animal to help him with basic chores. However, it is revealed that Ella has been injected with a serum that makes her more intelligent, as well as deadly.
George A. Romero wrote and directed the film version of Michael Stewart's novel in his first attempt at making a big-budget movie. After numerous production problems, many critics considered Romero's final version inconsistent. Fortunately, time has been kind to Shining monkey It has also gained the prestigious position it deserves, which is: A great example of a movie that is better than the book that inspired it..
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6 Audition (1999)
Based on the novel Audition by Ryu Murakami (1997)
in auditionShigeharu Aoyama is a widower with enough money and connections to set up a fake audition process in order to meet a potential romantic partner. Aoyama meets Asami and becomes smitten by her beauty. The problem is that Asami is hiding a very dark secret that Aoyama will eventually discover after they consummate their love.
Produced by Takashi Miike at the height of Japanese horror, the film made an immediate impression on Western audiences, who were not familiar with the book that inspired it. People's admiration for the film has not diminished, and many consider its third act to be one of the best conclusions in modern horror films.It's very graphic and sadistic, but it doesn't diminish the slow burn element that makes it so… audition A treat for horror fans looking for something different.
5 Birds (1963)
Based on the short story The Birds by Daphne du Maurier (1952)
Birds The film follows Melanie Daniels as she travels to the coastal town of Bodega Bay, where she intends to meet Mitch Brenner and continue their courtship. The problem is that when they reunite, they witness a strange bird invasion that holds the town hostage inexplicably. Mitch and Melanie will join others as they try to escape the strange killing spree of all kinds of birds.
Alfred Hitchcock's great film “Nature Strikes Back” BirdsIt was based on a short story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, the same author who wrote the book, RebeccaIt was also the primary source for one of Hitchcock's thrillers. Birds It's a brilliant exercise in the genre that ends with a dark, unresolved ending.Definitely one of the best endings in horror history.
4 We Need to Do Something (2021)
Adapted from the novel We Need to Do Something by Max Booth III (2021)
we need to do something The film revolves around a teenage girl named Melissa, her parents Robert and Diane, and her little brother Bobby, as they lock themselves in the bathroom when suddenly a lightning strike strikes them. Eventually, they try to leave the bathroom, but strange events begin to occur. From otherworldly creatures to Robert's extremely violent attitude towards his family.
Shaun King O'Grady's adaptation of the screenplay by Max Booth III, the original writer, is a largely underrated horror film that has gone unnoticed in the post-Covid-19 era. we need to do something He is A great exercise in psychological horror that will have you trembling after the iconic jump scare. Featuring heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne.
3 Devil's Advocate (1997)
Adapted from the novel The Devil's Advocate by Andrew Neiderman (1990)
in devil's advocateKevin Lomax is a young Florida lawyer who never loses a case. Lomax is recruited by John Milton, the head of a New York City law firm, who needs the young lawyer's talent to defend one of his most prominent clients, who has been accused of murder. Lomax soon realizes that he may be working for the devil himself.
The film was based on the novel of the same name by Andrew Neiderman, a screenwriter at V.C. Andrews. In fact, Neiderman followed the novel with a 2014 prequel about Milton's origins, and the novel was supposed to be adapted for television but the project fell through. The film was a huge box office success, devil's advocate The film would eventually become a worldwide hit for cast members Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, and Charlize Theron.
2 The Citadel (1983)
Adapted from The Keep by F. Paul Wilson (1981)
in The FortDuring World War II, a group of Nazis discover a secret in an unexplored castle in the Carpathian Mountains. As they attempt to take control of it, they unleash a creature named Radu Molassar, whose sole intention is to wreak havoc. A Jewish historian, Molassar becomes his greatest asset when he battles an enemy who has taken over the body of a mysterious alien named Glycaen Trismegistus.
F. Paul Wilson's novel of the same name was distorted to appear in the 96-minute theatrical version. The FortIt's a version that director Michael Mann doesn't quite agree with. After all, the 210-minute cut was supposed to be more consistent than the final result. The Fort It was a box office flop with ambitious visuals and a strange electronic soundtrack by the band Tangerine Dream.
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1 The Exorcist III (1990)
Adapted from the novel The Legion by William Peter Blatty (1983)
The Exorcist Part 3 The film revolves around Lieutenant Kinderman who investigates a series of murders in Georgetown. Kinderman is the same detective who investigated the strange deaths in exorcistNow he is dealing with a killer whose methods are similar to those of the Gemini Killer, a criminal who has already been executed.
William Peter Blatty, author of the original novel exorcist He based his novel on and wrote and directed the third film adaptation. LegionThe novel and film were a complex path to production, as they were not always intended to be an extension of the novel and film. exorcist As a result, there were elements imposed by the studio that would not have been there otherwise. It was scary, but some things, like bringing Damien Karras back to life, didn't quite make sense.
