Twilight Books vs the Movie: 7 Biggest Differences

2008's Twilight, which kicked off the vampire saga's triumphant journey across the planet, was always going to be a hit because it was based on the 2005 bestselling novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer.

But while the vampire romance film was quite faithful to the source material, there were some key changes made during the book-to-movie adaptation that Stephenie Meyer's fans just couldn't get over. Here are the seven most significant differences.

Crest

Probably due to the visual nature of the film, a significant detail was added in the adaptation. All Cullen family members wear some sort of jewelry with the family crest, which features a lion, a hand, and three trefoils, symbolizing strength, loyalty, and the eternity of vampire life.

Slow Burn

In the book, Bella moves to Forks two months earlier than in the movie, and the whole story unfolds over a longer period of time. This allows for a deeper dive into Bella's character and a longer development of her relationship with Edward

'Say it!'

The way Bella learns about Edward's true nature is different in the film and the book. While in the novel she does real research, analyzing local folklore and looking at books and internet articles about vampires, in the movie, it all comes down to the famous 'Say it!' moment in the woods followed by the sparkling skin scene.

Bella's Friends

Believe it or not, Bella is not an awkward loner in the book. She actually has a group of friends and spends a lot of time with them. Probably due to the limited screen time, the movie made these characters almost non-existent. But this in turn changed Bella's character.

Relationship with Charlie

Bella's relationship with her father Charlie is much more genuine in the novels. For example, she always cooks at home, thus taking care of her father, which is not shown in the film. It makes Bella seem like a loyal and caring type.

Waylon Forge

Charlie's friend Waylon Forge didn't exist in the novel. The character was introduced in the movie for the sole purpose of sacrificing him to James' coven and creating a bridge to the next installments.

Prom

The scene of Victoria coming to the prom to watch the main couple was probably added for the same reason as Waylon Forge, to set up New Moon. In the books, the antagonistic vampire did not show up at the prom because the Cullens would be able to sense her.