An overlooked action thriller gem is among the movies on TV tonight

It was one of the many movies that saw its release impacted by Covid-19.

At last, Friday is here. And if you're staying in tonight, why not kick back and relax with a good movie? Here are the films on TV this evening.

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum - E4 - 9pm

With John Wick: Chapter 4 in cinemas now, what better time to catch up on Chapter 3?

Beverly Hills Cop II - Comedy Central - 9pm

Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in this buddy cop action comedy sequel directed by Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Top Gun).

Lethal Weapon 4 - Turner Classic Movies - 9pm

Another buddy cop sequel, this time starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.

A Vigilante - Film4 - 9pm

In this well-reviewed drama-thriller, Olivia Wilde plays a vigilante who helps victims escape their domestic abusers.

Terrifier - Horror Xtra - 9pm

The original in the killer clown slasher franchise that wound up spawning last year's runaway success Terrifier 2.

Black Hawk Down - RTÉ2 - 9.35pm

Ridley Scott's visceral war film with an incredible ensemble cast.

The Man From Snowy River - TG4 - 9.50pm

Kirk Douglas is among the cast of this acclaimed '80s Australian Western.

Betty Gilpin in The Hunt - our pick for tonight

Movies on TV tonight: The Hunt - Film4 - 10.50 pm

Our pick for tonight is this 2020 movie centred around a group of elites (the leader of which is played by two-time Oscar-winner Hilary Swank) who kidnap working-class people in order to hunt them. However, one of those kidnapped - an army veteran named Crystal (Betty Gilpin) - decides to fight back. Co-written by Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen) and directed by Craig Zobel (Mare of Easttown), the release of The Hunt was overshadowed both by Covid-19 and the movie becoming embroiled in a controversy involving then-US President Donald Trump (you can read more about that here). It's a shame though as the film is a solid, mean-and-lean horror action thriller that boasts a phenomenal lead turn by Gilpin, along with a strong dose of satirical black comedy.

Bachelorette - Comedy Central - 11.05pm

In this dark comedy, three friends (Isla Fisher, Kirsten Dunst and Lizzy Caplan) are asked to be bridesmaids at the wedding of a woman (Rebel Wilson) they used to ridicule back in high school.

Speed 2: Cruise Control - ITV4 - 11.05pm

Jason Patric replaces Keanu Reeves and a boat replaces a bus in this critically panned follow-up to the classic Speed.

Eaten by Lions - BBC Two - 11.35pm

This 2019 British comedy film about two half-brothers (Antonio Aakeel and Jack Carroll) that embark on a journey to find one of the brother's fathers has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.