Movie · 1990
Is Desperate Hours based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Desperate Hours is based on the works The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes and The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes.
The movie was released in 1990.
The book behind Desperate Hours
Other adaptations of The Desperate Hours
- The Desperate Hours (film, 1955)
Common questions
Is Desperate Hours based on a book?
Yes. Desperate Hours is based on the works The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes and The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes.
Who wrote the book Desperate Hours is based on?
The Desperate Hours was written by Joseph Hayes.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Desperate Hours before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.