Movie · 2014
Is Stonehearst Asylum based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Stonehearst Asylum is based on the book The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether by Edgar Allan Poe (1845).
The movie was released in 2014.
The book behind Stonehearst Asylum
The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether
by Edgar Allan Poe · first published 1845 · horror fiction
Short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Other adaptations of The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether
- Lunacy (film, 2005)
Common questions
Is Stonehearst Asylum based on a book?
Yes. Stonehearst Asylum is based on the book The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether by Edgar Allan Poe (1845).
Who wrote the book Stonehearst Asylum is based on?
The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether was written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1845.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether 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)
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (film, 1932)
- Tales of Terror (film, 1962)