Movie · 1953
Is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is based on the book The Fog Horn by Ray Bradbury (1951).
The movie was released in 1953.
The book behind The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Common questions
Is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms based on a book?
Yes. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is based on the book The Fog Horn by Ray Bradbury (1951).
Who wrote the book The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is based on?
The Fog Horn was written by Ray Bradbury and first published in 1951.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Fog Horn 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 Ray Bradbury's books
- Fahrenheit 451 (film, 1966)
- A Sound of Thunder (film, 2005)
- Fahrenheit 451 (film, 2018)
- The Whispers (TV, 2015)
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (film, 1983)