Movie · 1970
Is The Dunwich Horror based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Dunwich Horror is based on the book The Dunwich Horror by H. P. Lovecraft (1929).
The Dunwich Horror is part of the Cthulhu Mythos series.
The movie was released in 1970.
The book behind The Dunwich Horror
The Dunwich Horror
by H. P. Lovecraft · first published 1929 · horror fiction, science fiction, weird fiction
Short story by H. P. Lovecraft.
Cthulhu Mythos: books by publication date
- Dagon (1919)
- The Colour Out of Space (1927)
- The Call of Cthulhu (1928)
- The Dunwich Horror (1929)
- The Black Stone (1931)
- At the Mountains of Madness (1936)
- The Mound (1940)
- Lovecraft's Legacy (1990)
Common questions
Is The Dunwich Horror based on a book?
Yes. The Dunwich Horror is based on the book The Dunwich Horror by H. P. Lovecraft (1929).
Who wrote the book The Dunwich Horror is based on?
The Dunwich Horror was written by H. P. Lovecraft and first published in 1929.
Is The Dunwich Horror part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Cthulhu Mythos series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Dunwich Horror 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 H. P. Lovecraft's books
- Re-Animator (film, 1985)
- Dagon (film, 2001)
- From Beyond (film, 1986)
- Color Out of Space (film, 2019)
- Castle Freak (film, 1995)
- Bleeders (film, 1997)