Movie · 2005
Is Dark Water based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Dark Water is based on the book Dark Water by Kōji Suzuki (1996).
The movie was released in 2005.
The book behind Dark Water
Dark Water
by Kōji Suzuki · first published 1996 · horror fiction
1996 short story collection by Koji Suzuki.
Other adaptations of Dark Water
- Open Water 2: Adrift (film, 2006)
- Dark Water (film, 2002)
Common questions
Is Dark Water based on a book?
Yes. Dark Water is based on the book Dark Water by Kōji Suzuki (1996).
Who wrote the book Dark Water is based on?
Dark Water was written by Kōji Suzuki and first published in 1996.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Dark Water 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 Kōji Suzuki's books
- The Ring (film, 2002)
- The Ring Two (film, 2005)
- Ring (film, 1998)
- Rings (film, 2017)
- Ring 2 (film, 1999)
- Ring 0: Birthday (film, 2000)