Movie · 2006
Is A Scanner Darkly based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Scanner Darkly is based on the book A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick (1977).
The movie was released in 2006.
The book behind A Scanner Darkly
A Scanner Darkly
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1977 · science fiction, psychological fiction, paranoid fiction
1977 novel by Philip K. Dick.
Common questions
Is A Scanner Darkly based on a book?
Yes. A Scanner Darkly is based on the book A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick (1977).
Who wrote the book A Scanner Darkly is based on?
A Scanner Darkly was written by Philip K. Dick and first published in 1977.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Scanner Darkly 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 Philip K. Dick's books
- Blade Runner (film, 1982)
- Minority Report (film, 2002)
- Total Recall (film, 1990)
- The Adjustment Bureau (film, 2011)
- Next (film, 2007)
- The Man in the High Castle (TV, 2015)