Movie · 2004
Is A Cry in the Woods based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Cry in the Woods is based on the book He Who Fears the Wolf by Karin Fossum (1997).
The movie was released in 2004.
The book behind A Cry in the Woods
He Who Fears the Wolf
by Karin Fossum · first published 1997 · crime fiction
2003 crime novel by Karin Fossum.
Common questions
Is A Cry in the Woods based on a book?
Yes. A Cry in the Woods is based on the book He Who Fears the Wolf by Karin Fossum (1997).
Who wrote the book A Cry in the Woods is based on?
He Who Fears the Wolf was written by Karin Fossum and first published in 1997.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read He Who Fears the Wolf before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Karin Fossum's books
- The Girl by the Lake (film, 2007)