Movie · 1977
Is The Passengers based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Passengers is based on the book Shattered by Dean Koontz (1973).
The movie was released in 1977.
The book behind The Passengers
Shattered
by Dean Koontz · first published 1973 · psychological thriller, thriller
1973 novel by Dean Koontz.
Common questions
Is The Passengers based on a book?
Yes. The Passengers is based on the book Shattered by Dean Koontz (1973).
Who wrote the book The Passengers is based on?
Shattered was written by Dean Koontz and first published in 1973.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Shattered 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 Dean Koontz's books
- Demon Seed (film, 1977)
- Phantoms (film, 1998)
- Odd Thomas (film, 2013)
- Hideaway (film, 1995)
- Watchers (film, 1988)
- Frankenstein (film, 2004)