Movie · 2017
Is The Dark Tower based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Dark Tower is based on the book series The Dark Tower by Stephen King (1982).
The movie was released in 2017.
The book series behind The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower
Book series by Stephen King · first published 1982 · horror fiction, dark fantasy, science fantasy
Novel series by Stephen King.
The Dark Tower: books in order
- The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger (1982)
- The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three (1987)
- The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands (1991)
- The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass (1997)
- The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla (2003)
- The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah (2004)
- The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower (2004)
- The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole (2012)
Common questions
Is The Dark Tower based on a book?
Yes. The Dark Tower is based on the book series The Dark Tower by Stephen King (1982).
Who wrote the book The Dark Tower is based on?
The Dark Tower was written by Stephen King and first published in 1982.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, book 1 of The Dark Tower. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)