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Oct 1, 2018 · Most of them are based on novels, or novel series, which only makes sense—there’s often a ton of material to work with—and things usually have to be cut, but when movies are based on short stories, there’s the trickier business of expansion.
- Arrival (2016) Denis Villeneuve’s first foray into the world of literary adaptation was a critical and box office smash. Based on the short story, “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang, Arrival proved to be a quick favorite in the film community for its challenging story structure, heady themes of linguistics and determinism, and a one-of-a-kind score from the late Johann Johannsson.
- Rear Window (1954) Believe it or not, Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film Rear Window is based on a 1942 short story by Cornell Woolrich called, “It Had to Be Murder.”
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Based on “The Sentinel” a science-fiction short story written by none other than Arthur C. Clarke himself, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a modern classic.
- Candyman (1992) Based on the Clive Barker short story of the same name, Candyman tells the story of an urban legend’s power over an inner-city Chicago community and the increasingly fraught racial relations within.
- An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge’ by Ambrose Bierce. This short story by famous American writer Ambrose Bierce was originally published in 1862, exactly 100 years before the film adaptation.
- New Boy’ by Roddy Doyle. Irish writer Roddy Doyle’s story New Boy saw screen success with this Oscar-nominated short film adaptation from director Steph Green.
- The Egg” by Andy Weir. No, this isn’t the guy from The Grateful Dead. Nor is he the guy who directed The Truman Show. Andy Weir is a pioneer of modern self-publishing success.
- The Lottery’ by Shirley Jackson. A strange ritual in a small town. This notorious horror story by Shirley Jackson had its 1969 film debut in this 18 minute short from director Larry Yust.
Sep 1, 2019 · Finding a video clip to reinforce material can be so valuable. Here are ten school approropriate short films based on short stories for your class!
Aug 30, 2021 · Short stories have been around for centuries, and, as such, the movie industry has had plenty to choose from, from Brokeback Mountain to The Illusionist and Minority Report, and here are 10 of the absolute best.
Feb 19, 2020 · Brainstorm Short Film Ideas. Top Film Festivals. The best short films have a few key things in common: concise storytelling, great performances, an original concept, and stunning visuals. You can learn from each, but which are the best to watch? Right now, we’ll give you our list of the best short films of all time.
Mar 15, 2024 · More than 500 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best movies based on short stories. Short stories offer filmmakers a unique opportunity to explore intricate and complex themes in a condensed format, while also allowing them to showcase their artistic flair.
