One of the coolest movies of the decade is airing on TV tonight

Boasting a great cast, the film launched a franchise.

The film revolves around a group of young people (including Brittany Snow, Jenna Ortega and Mia Goth) in 1979 who gather to shoot an adult film on an elderly couple's rural Texas property.

The cast and crew, however, eventually find themselves a target of the hosts.

Essentially, a blend of two cult classics - Boogie Nights and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - X was a hit with both audiences and critics upon release.

In particular, its dark comedy, its stylish evocation of the '70s, as well as Goth's incredible dual performance, were singled out for praise.

Launching a franchise, which also includes the prequel Pearl and the sequel MaXXXine, X is airing on TV tonight/tomorrow morning on Film4 at 1.10am.

The channel will also screen Pearl tonight at 11.05pm.

X is also available to rent on Apple TV and Rakuten TV.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Top Gun: Maverick / A Few Good Men - Channel 4 - 8pm / 10.35pm

A double bill of two terrific Tom Cruise movies.

The Adjustment Bureau - Film4 - 9pm

In this fun sci-fi, the romance between a politician (Matt Damon) and a contemporary dancer (Emily Blunt) is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.

Braveheart - RTÉ2 - 9pm

"They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!"

Picture Perfect - Comedy Central - 9pm

A '90s rom-com starring Jennifer Aniston.

Stealth - Legend - 9pm

Jamie Foxx, Jessica Biel and Josh Lucas headline this sci-fi action flick about three top fighter pilots tasked with training an unmanned plane to hit important overseas targets.

In the Line of Duty - Legend Xtra - 9pm

This is not the similarly titled hit BBC series, but instead, a 2019 American cop thriller film with Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight).

The Mechanic - Sky Showcase - 9.30pm

Jason Statham is a master assassin who takes on an apprentice (Ben Foster) in this solid action flick.

PS I Love You - TG4 - 10pm

This partially set in Ireland romantic drama stars Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler.

Sophie's Choice - Virgin Media Three - 10.55pm

Meryl Streep won her second of three Oscars for this '80s drama, where she plays a Polish immigrant who moves to America with a dark secret from her past.

Marked for Death - Legend - 11.20pm

A 1990 action flick starring Steven Seagal.

Big Trouble - RTÉ One - 11.50pm

Rene Russo and Tim Allen star in this crime comedy from the director of Men in Black.

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