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Bag of Bones (2011) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2011 · Directed by Mick Garris · Starring Pierce Brosnan, Melissa George, Annabeth Gish
Bag of Bones (2011) TV Series: Cast and Details
A grieving novelist goes to his lakeside house and finds it haunted.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookThe miniseries follows the novel's main story, with some trims and changes.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for King's full story. The miniseries is a faithful but shorter version.
What the book gives you
Bag of Bones by Stephen King
One of King’s more emotional novels, with a ghost story at its heart.
Who will like it: Readers who like slower, character-driven horror.