Movie · 2007
Is The Girl by the Lake based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Girl by the Lake is based on the book Don't Look Back by Karin Fossum (1996).
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind The Girl by the Lake
Don't Look Back
by Karin Fossum · first published 1996 · detective fiction, crime fiction
1996 novel by Karin Fossum.
Common questions
Is The Girl by the Lake based on a book?
Yes. The Girl by the Lake is based on the book Don't Look Back by Karin Fossum (1996).
Who wrote the book The Girl by the Lake is based on?
Don't Look Back was written by Karin Fossum and first published in 1996.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Don't Look Back 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 Karin Fossum's books
- A Cry in the Woods (film, 2004)