Movie · 1990
Is Tales from the Darkside: The Movie based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is based on the works Lot No. 249 by Arthur Conan Doyle (1892) and The Cat from Hell by Stephen King (1977).
The movie was released in 1990.
The book behind Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Lot No. 249
by Arthur Conan Doyle · first published 1892 · Gothic fiction, horror fiction
Short story by Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Cat from Hell
by Stephen King · first published 1977 · horror fiction
Short story by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Tales from the Darkside: The Movie based on a book?
Yes. Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is based on the works Lot No. 249 by Arthur Conan Doyle (1892) and The Cat from Hell by Stephen King (1977).
Who wrote the book Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is based on?
Lot No. 249 was written by Arthur Conan Doyle and Stephen King and first published in 1892.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Lot No. 249 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 Arthur Conan Doyle's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- Sherlock (TV, 2010)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- Sherlock Holmes (film, 2009)
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (film, 2011)