Movie · 1985
Is Smooth Talk based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Smooth Talk is based on the book Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates (1966).
The movie was released in 1985.
The book behind Smooth Talk
Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?
by Joyce Carol Oates · first published 1966 · horror fiction
Classic American short story.
Common questions
Is Smooth Talk based on a book?
Yes. Smooth Talk is based on the book Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates (1966).
Who wrote the book Smooth Talk is based on?
Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? was written by Joyce Carol Oates and first published in 1966.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? 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 Joyce Carol Oates's books
- Foxfire (film, 1996)