One of 2024’s best thriller movies is airing on TV tonight

Described as 'Alan Partridge by way of The Exorcist', the film is a perfect pre-Halloween watch.

The film stars an excellent David Dastmalchian (The Dark Knight, Dune, Murderbot) as Jack Delroy, the host of a '70s talk show in the US called Night Owls.

Fiercely ambitious, the presenter dreams of achieving higher ratings than his rival, Johnny Carson.

Following the death of Jack's beloved wife, Madeleine (Georgina Haig), however, viewership of Night Owls has plummeted.

"Desperate to turn his fortunes around, on October 31st, 1977, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other," the plot synopsis adds.

"He is unaware he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America."

Told in a documentary-style format - as if viewers are watching a real episode of Night Owls, along with behind-the-scenes footage captured on the night in question - Late Night with the Devil landed in Irish and UK cinemas in March 2024.

Upon release, the movie earned rave reviews. The horror thriller currently holds a near-perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In particular, critics raved about the charismatic and multi-layered lead turn from the often under-utilised Dastmalchian.

Also singled out for praise was the film's stylish evocation of a '70s talk show, its dark humour and its genuinely creepy story.

On top of this, established horror figures like Stephen King and Kevin Smith publicly recommended the movie, with the latter calling it "Rosemary's Baby meets Network".

Time Out perfectly described the film, meanwhile, as "Alan Partridge by way of The Exorcist".

Late Night with the Devil is on TV tonight on Film4 at 9pm. It is also streaming on Shudder and will be available to watch on Channel 4's website after it airs.

Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:

The Invisible Man - Sky Showcase - 9pm

Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid's Tale) stars in this brilliant reimagining of the classic horror tale about a scientist who turns himself invisible.

47 Meters Down - Sky Max - 9pm

Claire Holt and Mandy Moore star in this 2017 shark thriller that launched a franchise.

Respect - RTÉ2 - 9pm

Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) is Aretha Franklin in this 2021 music biopic.

Pathfinder - Legend - 9pm

Karl Urban stars in this poorly reviewed historical action flick about Vikings in America.

Thick as Thieves - Legend Xtra - 9pm

An average heist action thriller starring Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman.

Tremors - ITV4 - 10pm

Kevin Bacon faces off against giant worms in a sleepy desert town in this '90s creature feature.

Angel Has Fallen - Film4 - 10.50pm

The third and latest entry in Gerard Butler's Has Fallen action film franchise.

The Foreigner - Legend - 11.10pm

Jackie Chan faces off against Pierce Brosnan in this 2017 cult action flick from the director of Casino Royale.

Isolation - Film4 - 1.10am

Mutated cows wreak havoc on a small Irish farm in this very tense horror thriller starring John Lynch, as well as a young Ruth Negga.

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