An underrated sci-fi thriller movie is airing on TV tonight

It comes from the producer of Get Out and Paranormal Activity.

Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 4 July) is Dark Skies, the underrated sci-fi horror thriller movie from 2013.

It centres around a married couple (played by Josh Hamilton and Keri Russell) whose peaceful life in the suburbs with their sons is shattered by a "series of disturbing events that escalate".

"When it becomes clear that their family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying, deadly - and possibly alien - threat, the couple draw on their courage and determination to protect their family and identify what is after them," the plot synopsis reads.

Written and directed by Scott Stewart (Legion, Priest), Dark Skies was produced by legendary horror producer Jason Blum (Get Out, Insidious, Paranormal Activity).

It was a box office hit upon release but received mixed reviews from critics, though we here at JOE would argue its fine cast - also including Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) - as well as its cool premise and creepy set pieces make it worth checking out for horror and sci-fi thriller fans.

Dark Skies is airing on TV tonight on the Sky Sci-Fi channel at 9pm. It is also currently streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW Cinema.