Greenhithe Cinema Screens A Talent For Murder

A new thriller film starring Helen Mirren is coming to Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater, and it's already generating buzz with its high scores. With a talented cast and a gripping storyline, this film is sure to captivate audiences.

Dir: Anton Corbijn

Cast: Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich, Olivia Cooke, Juliet Stevenson, James Faulkner, Brid Brennan, Maddalena Vallecchi Williams, Nikolai Selikovsky

106 mins · 2026 · Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, United States of America · English

Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Trakt 68%

A Talent For Murder

2 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026

Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

The film A Talent For Murder has been well-received, with an impressive 85% score from Rotten Tomatoes critics and 68% from Trakt users. Directed by Anton Corbijn and written by Joanna Murray-Smith, this thriller follows a young man from a New York publisher who travels to Switzerland to persuade the renowned writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final instalment of the Ripley anthology. As the story unfolds, the young man's efforts become increasingly sinister, leading to a complex and intriguing plot.

A Talent For Murder boasts a talented cast, including Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich, and Olivia Cooke, who bring to life the characters in this gripping drama. The film is a drama, crime, and thriller, with a runtime of 106 minutes, and is rated as a certificate-worthy film due to its intense and suspenseful content. With its English language and international production, involving countries such as Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, and the United States of America, this film offers a unique blend of styles and perspectives.

The film's background is rooted in Joanna Murray-Smith's 2014 play Switzerland, which was adapted for the screen by the same writer. Director Anton Corbijn brings his expertise to the project, creating a thrilling and suspenseful atmosphere that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Critics have praised the film, noting that Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich make a "diabolical pair" and that the film playfully dispenses with the facts of Patricia Highsmith's legacy to have some "slippery fun" with her renowned fiction.

On Monday, 2 November 2026, Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater in Greenhithe will start screening A Talent For Murder, with the final showing on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 23:00. Tickets are with the button beside the article. This is a great opportunity to experience a gripping thriller on the big screen, with a talented cast and a complex plot that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The cinema's screening of A Talent For Murder is a highlight of its upcoming schedule, offering a unique chance to see this highly-acclaimed film in a state-of-the-art cinema. With its talented cast, gripping plot, and suspenseful atmosphere, this film is sure to be a hit with audiences, and its high scores from critics and users alike are a testament to its quality and entertainment value.

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