Movie · 1983
Is Something Wicked This Way Comes based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Something Wicked This Way Comes is based on the book Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury (1962).
The movie was released in 1983.
The book behind Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes
by Ray Bradbury · first published 1962 · fantasy, dark fantasy, horror fiction
1962 novel by Ray Bradbury.
Common questions
Is Something Wicked This Way Comes based on a book?
Yes. Something Wicked This Way Comes is based on the book Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury (1962).
Who wrote the book Something Wicked This Way Comes is based on?
Something Wicked This Way Comes was written by Ray Bradbury and first published in 1962.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Something Wicked This Way Comes 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 Ray Bradbury's books
- Fahrenheit 451 (film, 1966)
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (film, 1953)
- A Sound of Thunder (film, 2005)
- Fahrenheit 451 (film, 2018)
- The Whispers (TV, 2015)