Patricia Highsmith's novel 'The Blunderer,' on which the movie is based, was first published.
The film 'A Kind of Murder,' directed by Andy Goddard and starring Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, and Vincent Kartheiser, was officially released.
Walter Stackhouse, a successful New York architect, is introduced along with his seemingly perfect family life.
Walter starts an extramarital affair with Clara, a nightclub singer and his client, leading to tension in his personal life.
Walter writes a crime novel manuscript that eerily mirrors a recent murder case in the city.
Police investigate the murder case closely, drawing public attention and increasing pressure on Walter due to similarities with his manuscript.
Suspicion falls on Walter as the police question him extensively about his connection to the murder and his manuscript.
Walter works to clear his name, investigating the real murderer and grappling with his own secrets and moral dilemmas.
The true murderer is revealed, exonerating Walter but leaving lasting impacts on his life and relationships.
Following the conclusion of the investigation, Walter's family dynamics and personal life are irrevocably changed.