It’s an absolute classic, even if it’s not for the squeamish.
Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 27 December) is Bone Tomahawk, the incredible 2015 Western thriller.
The film stars Kurt Russell, Matthew Fox, Patrick Wilson and Richard Jenkins as men of the Old West who embark on a quest to rescue a group of their townsfolk who were abducted by a cannibalistic clan.
Also part of the movie’s great cast are David Arquette, Evan Jonigkeit, Fred Melamed, Lili Simmons, Michael Paré, Sean Young, Sid Haig and Zahn McClarnon.
The directorial debut of novelist S. Craig Zahler – who brings his rich eye for character and detail into film – Bone Tomahawk begins as an exciting and often funny men-on-a-mission Western, before making a sharp turn in the final stretch of the movie into absolute nerve-shredding horror.
Upon release, it received rave reviews from critics, as evident by its 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Its latter section, however, is definitely not for the squeamish.
Bone Tomahawk is airing on TV tonight on the channel Legend at 12.50am.
It is also available to rent on Apple TV for 99c.
Here are some other great movies on TV tonight:
Back to the Future Part II – Sky Showcase – 7pm
The second installment in the legendary time travelling franchise.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – Film4 – 9pm
Keanu Reeves’ titular assassin races to get out of New York after a huge bounty is placed on his head in this great action sequel.
The Wedding Singer – Comedy Central – 9pm
This classic ’90s comedy tells the story of a wedding singer (Adam Sandler) who falls in love with a waitress (Drew Barrymore).
King Richard – BBC Two – 9pm
Will Smith won an Oscar – in a highly controversial ceremony – for his role in this sports drama as Richard Williams (Smith), an undeterred father with a plan to take his daughters Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton) from the streets of Compton in California to the global stage as legendary tennis icons.
War for the Planet of the Apes – E4 – 9pm
The third entry in the Planet of the Apes reboot series adds Woody Harrelson to the franchise.
Ghost – Sky Showcase – 9pm
The extremely watchable supernatural romance comedy thriller starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – Comedy Central – 11pm
A thief trying to make it as an actor (Robert Downey Jr) and a private investigator (Val Kilmer) investigate a Hollywood mystery during the festive season.
A wickedly funny crime-comedy, this would make for great alternative Christmas viewing.
Bullitt – ITV4 – 11.15pm
This very cool ’60s neo-noir action thriller starring Steve McQueen boasts one of the best car chases ever captured on film.
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