7 Movies And Series Based On Neil Gaiman Novels

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 30, 2024

Stardust (2007)

Inspired by Neil Gaiman's 1999 novel, the story follows Tristan as he promises Victoria a star from the magical realm of Stormhold, beyond the Wall. His quest to fulfill this promise leads to a life-changing adventure.

Coraline (2009)

In a stop-motion animated dark fantasy horror film directed by Henry Selick, an adventurous girl enters her new house through a hidden door, she finds a bizarrely romanticized version of her annoying home.

MirrorMask (2005)

To awaken the White Queen and bring the Land of Shadows and the City of Light back into harmony, Helena must retrieve the MirrorMask, a charm that she must retrieve once she arrives in the City of Light.

Beowulf (2007)

Set in 507, it follows legendary Geatish warrior Beowulf who travels to Denmark to help a friend and slay Grendel, a hideously malformed troll-like creature with insuperable strength.

How to Talk to Girls at Parties (2017)

In a 1970s sci-fi romantic comedy directed by John Cameron Mitchell, Enn and his friends discover a strange gathering of alien teenagers on Earth completing a mysterious rite of passage.

Lucifer (2016–2021)

The story of Lucifer, who is the devil, leaves Hell to operate a nightclub in Los Angeles. He later undergoes significant life changes after joining the Los Angeles Police Department as a consultant.

American Gods (2017–2021)

A fantasy drama television series based on Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel of the same name follows a convicted criminal named Shadow who takes on the role of protecting Mr. Wednesday, who is the disguised form of God Odin.

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