Movie · 1989
Is The Church based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Church is based on the book The Treasure of Abbot Thomas by M. R. James (1904).
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas is part of the A Ghost Story for Christmas series.
The movie was released in 1989.
The book behind The Church
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
by M. R. James · first published 1904 · horror fiction
Short story by M. R. James.
A Ghost Story for Christmas: books by publication date
- Lost Hearts (1904)
- The Ash-tree (1904)
- The Treasure of Abbot Thomas (1904)
- A Warning to the Curious (1925)
- The Stalls of Barchester (1971)
- A Warning to the Curious (1972)
- Lost Hearts (1973)
- The Treasure of Abbot Thomas (1974)
- The Ash-tree (1975)
- Stigma (1977)
- The Ice House (1978)
- A View from a Hill (2005)
- Number 13 (2006)
- Whistle and I'll Come to You (2010)
Common questions
Is The Church based on a book?
Yes. The Church is based on the book The Treasure of Abbot Thomas by M. R. James (1904).
Who wrote the book The Church is based on?
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas was written by M. R. James and first published in 1904.
Is The Treasure of Abbot Thomas part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the A Ghost Story for Christmas series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Treasure of Abbot Thomas 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 M. R. James's books
- Night of the Demon (film, 1957)