Movie · 1988
Is The Possessed based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Possessed is based on the book Demons by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1871).
The movie was released in 1988.
The book behind The Possessed
Demons
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky · first published 1871 · political fiction, psychological fiction
Novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Common questions
Is The Possessed based on a book?
Yes. The Possessed is based on the book Demons by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1871).
Who wrote the book The Possessed is based on?
Demons was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and first published in 1871.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Demons 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 Fyodor Dostoyevsky's books
- The Idiot (film, 1951)
- Pickpocket (film, 1959)
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1969)
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1958)
- Crime and Punishment (film, 1970)
- Idiot (film, 1958)