The Postcard Killings

Jacob Kanon is a New York City detective who has already faced personal grief and now channels his pain into a quest for justice. After a devastating loss, he notices a pattern of brutal killings that echo across Europe. Each murder is carefully staged, with a clue pointing to a single orchestrator and a violence that feels personal. He travels from Manhattan to London and Paris, tracking the killer's trail through busy streets and quiet neighborhoods, relying on international police networks. The case strains his professional armor, forcing him to balance grief with duty as a transatlantic alliance tests his resolve. His search forces him to confront memories of a case he could not close, and the distance between his ideals and the reality of the killer's cunning becomes a personal challenge.

Danis Tanovic directs this adaptation drawn from James Patterson and Liza Marklund, with a taut screenplay by Andrew Stern. The film translates the book's cold, methodical hunt into a brisk cinematic chase across European cities.

Box office figures for The Postcard Killings were modest and most activity occurred outside the US, with limited theatrical runs in select markets. While not a blockbuster, it found a steady audience among fans of international thrillers.

The film didnt spark memes or catch phrases, but its cross border setup adds to a niche of thrillers set between major capitals. For viewers who crave procedural fidelity, the locations and police choreography offer a convincing feel, even as the plot stays resolutely grounded.

Critics framed the film as a thriller whose strength lies in its restrained mood and performances, notably from Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Famke Janssen. It mines themes of loss, justice, and crime, preferring a practical approach to danger over spectacle, leaving a sense of consequence that lingers after the credits.