Movie · 2010
Is The Killer Inside Me based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Killer Inside Me is based on the book The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson (1952).
The movie was released in 2010.
The book behind The Killer Inside Me
The Killer Inside Me
by Jim Thompson · first published 1952 · crime fiction
1952 crime novel by Jim Thompson.
Common questions
Is The Killer Inside Me based on a book?
Yes. The Killer Inside Me is based on the book The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson (1952).
Who wrote the book The Killer Inside Me is based on?
The Killer Inside Me was written by Jim Thompson and first published in 1952.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Killer Inside Me 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 Jim Thompson's books
- The Getaway (film, 1972)
- The Grifters (film, 1990)
- Coup de Torchon (film, 1981)
- The Getaway (film, 1994)