Movie · 1997
Is Bleeders based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Bleeders is based on the book The Lurking Fear by H. P. Lovecraft (1923).
The movie was released in 1997.
The book behind Bleeders
The Lurking Fear
by H. P. Lovecraft · first published 1923 · horror fiction
1923 short story by H. P. Lovecraft.
Common questions
Is Bleeders based on a book?
Yes. Bleeders is based on the book The Lurking Fear by H. P. Lovecraft (1923).
Who wrote the book Bleeders is based on?
The Lurking Fear was written by H. P. Lovecraft and first published in 1923.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Lurking Fear 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 H. P. Lovecraft's books
- Re-Animator (film, 1985)
- Dagon (film, 2001)
- From Beyond (film, 1986)
- Color Out of Space (film, 2019)
- Castle Freak (film, 1995)
- The Dunwich Horror (film, 1970)