A recent hit thriller movie is airing on TV tonight

The film is inspired by one of the most famous novels of all time.

The film tells the story of Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel, Game of Thrones), a woman in New York who, having no other known relatives after the death of her mother, decides to take a DNA test.

In the process, she discovers Oliver (Hugh Skinner, Fleabag), a long-lost cousin she never knew she had.

Oliver winds up inviting Evie to a lavish wedding in the English countryside.

"She's at first seduced by the sexy aristocrat host (Thomas Doherty, Gossip Girl) but is soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family's history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity," the plot synopsis adds.

Also featuring in The Invitation's cast are Sean Pertwee (Dog Soldiers) and Stephanie Corneliussen (Mr Robot).

We won't reveal more about the thriller's plot, except to say that fans of a certain classic novel may pick up some clues early on about what awaits Evie in England.

Upon its release in cinemas, the movie made $38 million at the box office on a $10 million budget.

While the film received mixed reviews from critics, some praised it for its modern take on an old story, its atmosphere and its lead turn from Emmanuel.

The Invitation is airing tonight on Film4 at 11.20pm. It will also be available to stream on Channel 4's website from Christmas Day.

Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:

The Miracle Club - RTÉ One - 8.45pm

Set in the 1960s, this 2023 comedy-drama stars Kathy Bates, Laura Linney and Maggie Smith and centres around a group of women in Ireland who win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes.

Mrs Harris Goes To Paris - Film4 - 9pm

Lesley Manville plays Mrs Harris, who does indeed go to Paris, in this well-liked historical comedy drama.

The Proposal - Virgin Media Two - 9pm

The Ryan Reynolds/Sandra Bullock rom-com.

The Bank Job - Legend - 9pm

Jason Statham stars in this solid British heist film, loosely based on true events.

Escape Plan - Legend Xtra - 9pm

In this fun thriller, action icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone play prisoners who hatch a plan to escape the world’s most secret and secure jail.

Die Hard - TG4 - 9.45pm

It's still a Christmas movie...

Die Hard 2 is also on Virgin Media One at 9.10pm.

RoboCop - ITV4 - 9.50pm

Peter Weller stars in this legendary sci-fi action flick as a mortally wounded cop in a dystopian, crime-ridden Detroit who returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories.

A Bad Mom's Christmas - Comedy Central - 10pm

The Bad Moms (Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis) return in this festive sequel.

Krampus - MTV - 10pm

Adam Scott and Toni Collette headline this fun and festive horror about Krampus, a demonic entity who punishes naughty people during Christmas time.

Indecent Proposal - BBC Two - 10.30pm

In this '90s erotic drama, a couple's marriage is tested by a stranger's offer of a million dollars for the wife to spend the night with him. 

Demi Moore, Robert Redford and Woody Harrelson star.

Out of Sight - Legend - 11.10pm

George Clooney is a thief, and Jennifer Lopez is a US Marshal in this sexy, stylish crime caper from director Steven Soderbergh (the Ocean’s Trilogy).

While She Was Out - Legend Xtra - 11.15pm

Oscar-winner Kim Basinger stars in this thriller as a suburban housewife forced to fend for herself when she becomes stranded in a desolate forest with four murderous thugs.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy - RTÉ2 - 11.30pm

Porridge - BBC Four - 11.40pm

The big screen spin-off of the hit '70s British sitcom set in prison.

Sudden Impact - ITV4 - 11.55pm

The Clint Eastwood action thriller that we recommended recently.

Bad Santa - Comedy Central - 12am

Billy Bob Thornton plays a very bad department store Santa Claus in this modern classic black comedy.

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