Movie · 1987
Is Dead of Winter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Dead of Winter is based on the book The Woman in Red by Lucy Beatrice Malleson (1941).
The movie was released in 1987.
The book behind Dead of Winter
The Woman in Red
by Lucy Beatrice Malleson · first published 1941 · thriller, mystery fiction
1941 mystery thriller novel.
Other adaptations of The Woman in Red
- My Name Is Julia Ross (film, 1945)
Common questions
Is Dead of Winter based on a book?
Yes. Dead of Winter is based on the book The Woman in Red by Lucy Beatrice Malleson (1941).
Who wrote the book Dead of Winter is based on?
The Woman in Red was written by Lucy Beatrice Malleson and first published in 1941.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Woman in Red before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.