Movie · 1993
Is Needful Things based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Needful Things is based on the book Needful Things by Stephen King (1991).
The movie was released in 1993.
The book behind Needful Things
Needful Things
by Stephen King · first published 1991 · horror fiction, crime fiction
1991 novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Needful Things based on a book?
Yes. Needful Things is based on the book Needful Things by Stephen King (1991).
Who wrote the book Needful Things is based on?
Needful Things was written by Stephen King and first published in 1991.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Needful Things 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 Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)