Movie · 1991 · CBS
Is Sometimes They Come Back based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sometimes They Come Back is based on the book Sometimes They Come Back by Stephen King (1980).
The movie was released in 1991 on CBS.
The book behind Sometimes They Come Back
Sometimes They Come Back
by Stephen King · first published 1980 · horror fiction
Short story by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Sometimes They Come Back based on a book?
Yes. Sometimes They Come Back is based on the book Sometimes They Come Back by Stephen King (1980).
Who wrote the book Sometimes They Come Back is based on?
Sometimes They Come Back was written by Stephen King and first published in 1980.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Sometimes They Come Back 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)