Side-by-Side Directory: https://mattskuta.com/sbs/ A side-by-side, shot-for-shot comparison between the 1966 television special and the 2000 live action adaption of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This video is intended to illustrate the unique vision of filmmakers and the variety of choices possible when adapting the same book.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

Directed by Chuck Jones
Co-director: Ben Washam
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
Additional story by Irv Spector and Bob Ogle
Production Design by Maurice Noble

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Directed by Ron Howard
Screenplay by Jeffrey Price & Peter S. Seaman
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
Cinematography by Donald Peterman
Production Design by Michael Corenblith
Costume Design by Rita Ryack

The Grinch (2018)

Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier
Screenplay byMichael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
Art Direction by Colin Stimpson

Left: 1960 Poster; center: 2000 Poster; Right: 2018

First edition cover
Author: Dr. Seuss