Movie · 1967
Is The Shuttered Room based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Shuttered Room is based on the book The Shuttered Room by August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft.
The movie was released in 1967.
The book behind The Shuttered Room
The Shuttered Room
by August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft · horror fiction
Short story by August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft.
Common questions
Is The Shuttered Room based on a book?
Yes. The Shuttered Room is based on the book The Shuttered Room by August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft.
Who wrote the book The Shuttered Room is based on?
The Shuttered Room was written by August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Shuttered Room 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 August Derleth'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)