Where to start
In Cold Blood
3 versions · originally a film, 1967
The chilling intersection of journalistic rigor and psychological depth defines this harrowing exploration of a senseless American crime.
✦ Most fans start here
Capote (2005)
The original movie
In Cold Blood
Richard Brooks · Film · 1967
In Cold Blood (1967) serves as the definitive cinematic translation of the tragedy, offering a stark, black-and-white visual experience that captures the grim reality of the drifters' doomed path.
2005 film
✦ Start hereCapote
Bennett Miller · Film · 2005
Capote (2005) provides a meta-narrative perspective, focusing on the toll the investigation took on Truman Capote himself, making it essential for viewers interested in the blurred ethics of true-crime authorship.
2012 book
In Cold Blood
Truman Capote · Book · 2012
In Cold Blood (2012) represents the source material that shattered literary boundaries; this edition is for readers who want to experience the haunting, precise prose that defined modern investigative journalism.
Common questions
Is the 1967 movie In Cold Blood based on the same source material as the 2012 book?
Yes, both the 1967 movie In Cold Blood and the 2012 book In Cold Blood are adaptations of the same true crime account written by Truman Capote regarding the 1959 murders in Holcomb, Kansas.
Should I watch Capote before watching the 1967 movie In Cold Blood?
You can watch them in any order. The 1967 movie In Cold Blood depicts the crime and the killers directly, while the 2005 movie Capote focuses on the author's experience and process while writing the original book.
Is In Cold Blood a direct sequel to Capote?
No, In Cold Blood is not a sequel to Capote. Capote is a biographical film about the author's life, whereas the 1967 film In Cold Blood is a dramatized adaptation of the specific criminal case documented in his work.
What is the relationship between the 1967 movie In Cold Blood and the 2012 book In Cold Blood?
The 1967 movie In Cold Blood is a cinematic adaptation of the narrative originally published by Truman Capote. The 2012 book In Cold Blood refers to a specific edition of the original source material that inspired the film.