The Cry of the Owl is a 2009 thriller film based on Patricia Highsmith's 1962 book of the same name, and was directed by Jamie Thraves.

The disappearance of Jenny's fiancé Greg after a fight with Robert marks the beginning of a series of dangerous and ultimately fatal incidents.

He begins spying on Jenny Thierolf, a girl living in the countryside, because to him she represents a state of harmony, a stark contrast to his own personal life.

Jenny ends her relationship with her fiancé Greg, believing her chance meeting with Robert was an act of fate.

Jenny starts stalking Robert: She waits for him outside of his office, calls him late at night, and tries to sleep over at his house.

He resists her advances and tells her that he has received a promotion at work and will be moving away to Philadelphia, making any relationship between them impossible.

Drifting and aimless, Robert continues his uneasy relationship with Jenny, who has become convinced that he may have a bad omen over him (represented by the owl of the title, which is a common symbol of coming death).

In the book, Nickie conspires against Robert (and has an affair) with Greg, although she is freshly re-married to the bland Ralph Jurgen.

[citation needed] It premiered on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in most countries, with Canada and France being among the few exceptions.