Movie · 2023
Is Suitable Flesh based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Suitable Flesh is based on the book The Thing on the Doorstep by H. P. Lovecraft (1937).
The movie was released in 2023.
The book behind Suitable Flesh
The Thing on the Doorstep
by H. P. Lovecraft · first published 1937 · horror fiction, science fiction, weird fiction
Short story by H. P. Lovecraft.
Common questions
Is Suitable Flesh based on a book?
Yes. Suitable Flesh is based on the book The Thing on the Doorstep by H. P. Lovecraft (1937).
Who wrote the book Suitable Flesh is based on?
The Thing on the Doorstep was written by H. P. Lovecraft and first published in 1937.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Thing on the Doorstep 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 H. P. Lovecraft's books
- Re-Animator (film, 1985)
- Dagon (film, 2001)
- From Beyond (film, 1986)
- Color Out of Space (film, 2019)
- Castle Freak (film, 1995)
- The Temple (film, 2022)