Movie · 2014
Is The Empty Hearse based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Empty Hearse is based on the works The Lost Special by Arthur Conan Doyle (1898) and The Adventure of the Empty House by Arthur Conan Doyle (1903).
The movie was released in 2014.
The book behind The Empty Hearse
The Adventure of the Empty House
by Arthur Conan Doyle · first published 1903 · detective fiction, crime fiction
Short story by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Other adaptations of The Lost Special
Common questions
Is The Empty Hearse based on a book?
Yes. The Empty Hearse is based on the works The Lost Special by Arthur Conan Doyle (1898) and The Adventure of the Empty House by Arthur Conan Doyle (1903).
Who wrote the book The Empty Hearse is based on?
The Lost Special was written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1898.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Lost Special 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 Arthur Conan Doyle's books
- Sherlock (TV, 2010)
- Sherlock Holmes (film, 2009)
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (film, 2011)
- Elementary (TV, 2012)
- Gnomeo and Juliet 2: Sherlock Gnomes (film, 2018)
- The Lost World (film, 1925)