Movie · 1980
Is The Awakening based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Awakening is based on the book The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker (1903).
The movie was released in 1980.
The book behind The Awakening
The Jewel of Seven Stars
by Bram Stoker · first published 1903 · horror fiction
Novel by Bram Stoker.
Other adaptations of The Jewel of Seven Stars
- Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (film, 1971)
Common questions
Is The Awakening based on a book?
Yes. The Awakening is based on the book The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker (1903).
Who wrote the book The Awakening is based on?
The Jewel of Seven Stars was written by Bram Stoker and first published in 1903.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Jewel of Seven Stars 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 Bram Stoker's books
- Nosferatu (film, 1922)
- Bram Stoker's Dracula (film, 1992)
- Dracula (film, 1931)
- Nosferatu the Vampyre (film, 1979)
- Nosferatu (film, 2024)
- Dracula Untold (film, 2014)