‘A Talent For Murder’ Review: Helen Mirren Is Mesmerizing As Tortured Genius Crime Writer Patricia Highsmith – Toronto Film Festival

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What happened

This flawed but very entertaining two-hander belongs in the unique subgenre of literary biographies in which a cult author’s life is investigated through the highly specific prism of their work.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:09:28 UTC.

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