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Adaptations

Many short films have been made by literature classes and aspiring directors.

The story was adapted for a longer length film as well in 1987 by Chubby Cinema Company, and has since been released as a 27-minute video. The cast includes Anjelica Huston, John Houseman, John Randolph, John Carradine and Jared Martin.

Also, this story has been adapted many times in various regions, as it has become a notable 'camp-fire' story.

Also, it was adapted by the band The Zombies in their song by the same name.