Movie · 1995
Is Screamers based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Screamers is based on the book Second Variety by Philip K. Dick (1953).
The movie was released in 1995.
The book behind Screamers
Second Variety
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1953 · science fiction
Novelette by Philip K. Dick.
Common questions
Is Screamers based on a book?
Yes. Screamers is based on the book Second Variety by Philip K. Dick (1953).
Who wrote the book Screamers is based on?
Second Variety was written by Philip K. Dick and first published in 1953.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Second Variety 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 Philip K. Dick's books
- Blade Runner (film, 1982)
- Minority Report (film, 2002)
- Total Recall (film, 1990)
- The Adjustment Bureau (film, 2011)
- Next (film, 2007)
- The Man in the High Castle (TV, 2015)