Movie · 2012
Is John Dies at the End based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. John Dies at the End is based on the book John Dies at the End by Jason Pargin (2007).
John Dies at the End is book 1 of the John Dies at the End series.
The movie was released in 2012.
The book behind John Dies at the End
John Dies at the End
by Jason Pargin · first published 2007 · comedy horror, Lovecraftian horror
2007 novel by Jason Pargin.
John Dies at the End: books in order
- John Dies at the End (2007)
- This Book Is Full of Spiders (2012)
- What the Hell Did I Just Read (2017)
- If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe (2022)
Common questions
Is John Dies at the End based on a book?
Yes. John Dies at the End is based on the book John Dies at the End by Jason Pargin (2007).
Who wrote the book John Dies at the End is based on?
John Dies at the End was written by Jason Pargin and first published in 2007.
Is John Dies at the End part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the John Dies at the End series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with John Dies at the End, book 1 of John Dies at the End. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.