It’s an absolute classic, even if it’s not for the squeamish.
Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 15 March) is Bone Tomahawk, the incredible 2015 Western thriller.
The film stars Kurt Russell, Matthew Fox, Patrick Wilson and Richard Jenkins as men of the Old West who embark on a quest to rescue a group of their townsfolk who were abducted by a cannibalistic clan.
Also part of the movie’s great cast are David Arquette, Evan Jonigkeit, Fred Melamed, Lili Simmons, Michael Paré, Sean Young, Sid Haig and Zahn McClarnon.
The directorial debut of novelist S. Craig Zahler – who brings his rich eye for character and detail into film – Bone Tomahawk begins as an exciting and often funny men-on-a-mission Western, before making a sharp turn in the final stretch of the movie into absolute nerve-shredding horror.
Upon release, it received rave reviews from critics, as evident by its 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its latter section, however, is definitely not for the squeamish.
Bone Tomahawk is airing on TV tonight on Film4 at 11.10pm. It should also be available to stream on Channel 4’s website after it airs.
Here are the other movies on TV tonight:
Predator – Film4 – 9pm
“Get to the choppa!”
American Made – Comedy Central – 9pm
The terrific Tom Cruise-led 2017 action crime comedy loosely based on real events that we recommended to readers last month.
2 Guns – Legend – 9pm
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg headline this fun buddy cop action comedy.
The Negotiator – Legend Xtra – 9pm
An expert hostage negotiator (Samuel L. Jackson) winds up taking hostages, leading to a stand-off, in this very watchable ’90s action thriller.
Ticket to Paradise – Channel 4 – 9pm
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunited for this rom-com playing a divorced couple trying to stop their daughter (Kaitlyn Dever) from getting married in Bali to a man she has only known for weeks.
Bad Boys II – Sky Showcase – 9pm
‘Bad boys, bad boys / Whatcha gonna do?’
Miller’s Crossing – TG4 – 9.30pm
The Coen Brothers’ phenomenal gangster drama starring Gabriel Byrne as a mob fixer caught between two warring groups.
The November Man – MTV – 10pm
A forgettable 2014 spy action thriller with Pierce Brosnan.
Invictus – RTÉ2 – 10.30pm
Clint Eastwood directs this sports drama telling the true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) and the captain of South Africa’s rugby team Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon) joined forces to help unite their country.
Bullitt – ITV4 – 10.30pm
This very cool ’60s neo-noir action thriller starring Steve McQueen boasts one of the best car chases ever captured on film.
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Finding Your Feet – Channel 4 – 11.05pm
Imelda Staunton leads this British romantic comedy as a woman who, after discovering her husband of 40 years is having an affair, seeks refuge with her estranged older sister (Celia Imrie) in a bid to find her feet.
Circle of Friends – Virgin Media Three – 11.30pm
Chris O’Donnell and Minnie Driver star in this adaptation of a Maeve Binchy novel.
The Photograph – BBC One – 11.40pm
This well-liked 2020 romantic drama follows the estranged daughter (Issa Rae) of a famous photographer who falls in love with the journalist (LaKeith Stanfield) investigating her late mother’s life.
Read more:
- An excellent, forgotten thriller movie has become an unexpected Netflix hit
- Netflix has added a gripping new crime drama show with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Netflix has just added one of the best Western shows of the decade
- BBC to air new epic disaster drama series earning rave reviews
- Netflix has added an action movie described as a mix of John Wick and Rambo
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