Movie · 2016
Is A Kind of Murder based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Kind of Murder is based on the book The Blunderer by Patricia Highsmith (1954).
The movie was released in 2016.
The book behind A Kind of Murder
The Blunderer
by Patricia Highsmith · first published 1954 · suspense in literature, crime fiction
Novel by Patricia Highsmith.
Common questions
Is A Kind of Murder based on a book?
Yes. A Kind of Murder is based on the book The Blunderer by Patricia Highsmith (1954).
Who wrote the book A Kind of Murder is based on?
The Blunderer was written by Patricia Highsmith and first published in 1954.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Blunderer before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's books
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (film, 1999)
- Strangers on a Train (film, 1951)
- Purple Noon (film, 1960)
- Deep Water (film, 2022)
- Ripley (TV, 2024)
- The Two Faces of January (film, 2014)