list of horror films based on novels

Some well - known films based on graphic novels include '300'. It's a visually stunning movie that brought the graphic novel's story of the Battle of Thermopylae to life. The stylized action and visuals were a big draw.

Sure. 'The Exorcist' is one. It was based on a supposed real exorcism case. Another is 'The Amityville Horror', which was inspired by the alleged haunting of a house. 'Zodiac' is also on the list, based on the real Zodiac Killer's spree.

Some well - known films based on Stephen King novels include 'The Shining'. It's a classic horror film that takes the eerie atmosphere from the novel. Another one is 'Carrie', which tells the story of a girl with telekinetic powers who gets bullied at school. And 'It' is also very popular, with its terrifying clown Pennywise.

There are a great many. It's hard to put an exact number on it. Just think of all the big ones like 'The Da Vinci Code' based on Dan Brown's novel. There are also lesser - known but still quite popular ones. So it's really a long list with new ones being added all the time as more novels get adapted.

Well, 'The Lord of the Rings' is extremely popular. It has a huge following due to its complex world - building, epic battles and deep themes. People love the way it stays true to the source material for the most part.

'Pet Sematary' is based on Stephen King's novel. It involves a mysterious burial ground where things that are buried come back in a very disturbing way. The movie effectively builds tension and horror around this concept.

Sure. 'Sense and Sensibility' is based on Jane Austen's novel. It's about the Dashwood sisters. 'Brave New World' is based on Aldous Huxley's novel, depicting a very different kind of society. And 'Watership Down' is based on Richard Adams' novel about the adventures of a group of rabbits.

Well, 'It' is a well - known film based on a horror novel. It has a really creepy clown named Pennywise who preys on children. Then there's 'Rosemary's Baby'. This film, based on Ira Levin's novel, tells the story of a woman who suspects that her unborn baby is part of a satanic plot. Also, 'The Exorcist', based on William Peter Blatty's novel, is about a young girl possessed by a demon, and it's extremely terrifying.

There is 'Dracula' which is based on Bram Stoker's famous horror novel. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire. 'Frankenstein' is also there, based on Mary Shelley's novel. The story of a scientist creating a living being from dead parts is a horror staple. 'The Silence of the Lambs' based on Thomas Harris's novel features the brilliant and terrifying Hannibal Lecter.

I think 'The Godfather' is quite popular. Although it's based on a novel which may have had some magazine short story origins. It's a classic crime drama that has had a huge impact on cinema. Another popular one is 'Forrest Gump'. The story of Forrest's life journey, which was based on a short story, has touched the hearts of many around the world.