Watch this dark British thriller movie on TV tonight

The 2023 film has an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Andrew Michael Hurley, the film follows Richard (Matt Smith), a university archaeology lecturer, and his wife, Jules (Morfydd Clark). The pair live with their young son Owen (Arthur Shaw) on Richard's deceased father's isolated farm on the moors.

When Owen starts acting strangely, the couple unwittingly allow "dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening a long-dormant ancient evil rooted deep in the countryside".

Written and directed by Daniel Kokotajlo (Apostasy), Starve Acre was acclaimed upon release, earning an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Watch the trailer for Starve Acre right here:

The movie earned particular praise for its family drama, its performances, its gothic undertones, and its striking imagery.

Starve Acre is airing on TV tonight on BBC Two at 11pm. It's also available to rent on Apple TV.

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