Movie · 2018
Is Border based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Border is based on the book Let the Old Dreams Die by John Ajvide Lindqvist (2011).
The movie was released in 2018.
The book behind Border
Let the Old Dreams Die
by John Ajvide Lindqvist · first published 2011 · horror fiction
English short story collection by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
Common questions
Is Border based on a book?
Yes. Border is based on the book Let the Old Dreams Die by John Ajvide Lindqvist (2011).
Who wrote the book Border is based on?
Let the Old Dreams Die was written by John Ajvide Lindqvist and first published in 2011.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Let the Old Dreams Die 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 John Ajvide Lindqvist's books
- Let Me In (film, 2010)
- Let the Right One In (film, 2008)
- Handling the Undead (film, 2024)
- Let the Right One In (TV, 2022)
- Summer of 1985 (TV, 2026)