Movie · 1954
Is Phantom of the Rue Morgue based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Phantom of the Rue Morgue is based on the book The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe (1841).
The movie was released in 1954.
The book behind Phantom of the Rue Morgue
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
by Edgar Allan Poe · first published 1841 · detective fiction, locked room mystery
Novella by Edgar Allan Poe.
Other adaptations of The Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (film, 1932)
- Sherlock Holmes in the Great Murder Mystery (film, 1908)
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (film, 1971)
Common questions
Is Phantom of the Rue Morgue based on a book?
Yes. Phantom of the Rue Morgue is based on the book The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe (1841).
Who wrote the book Phantom of the Rue Morgue is based on?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue was written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1841.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Murders in the Rue Morgue 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 Edgar Allan Poe's books
- House of Usher (film, 1960)
- The Pit and the Pendulum (film, 1961)
- The Fall of the House of Usher (TV, 2023)
- The Raven (film, 1963)
- Stonehearst Asylum (film, 2014)
- Tales of Terror (film, 1962)