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Published 16:05 1 Nov 2024 GMT
Updated 16:37 1 Nov 2024 GMT

Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday 1 November) is Prince of Darkness, the supremely underrated upon-release 1987 horror from writer-director John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing).
The film follows a group of scientists in Los Angeles who are asked to assist a Catholic priest (Donald Pleasence) in investigating an ancient cylinder of liquid discovered in a monastery.
However, they soon come to learn that the mysterious substance is in fact the essence of Satan.
Unfairly slept upon at the time of its release by most critics, Prince of Darkness' cool mix of sci-fi and horror, palpable sense of dread and surrealistic imagery has seen it come to be regarded as Carpenter's most underrated flick.
The movie is airing on TV tonight on Legend Xtra at 10.50pm. It is also available to rent on Apple TV and the Sky Store.
Out of Sight - Legend - 9pm
George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez light up the screen in this great crime caper.
Men in Black: International - E4 - 9pm
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson take over from Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in this sci-fi action comedy sequel. Liam Neeson also features.
Pitch Black - ITV4 - 9pm
The very fun, Vin Diesel-led sci-fi action horror that launched a franchise.
Flight - Film4 - 9pm
Recent JOE interviewee Denzel Washington plays an alcoholic pilot in this compelling drama.
The Wall - Legend Xtra - 9pm
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and John Cena star in this war thriller as two American soldiers trapped by an Iraqi sniper.
Testament of Youth - BBC One - 11.05pm
A well-liked WWI drama starring Alicia Vikander and Kit Harrington based on true events.
Snatched - E4 - 11.15pm
This comedy sees Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer play a mother and daughter who are abducted while on vacation in South America.
Blind Fury - Legend - 11.20pm
Rutger Hauer stars as a blind, sword-wielding Vietnam War veteran in this ’80s action comedy.
The Godfather - Film4 - 11.45pm
Probably the best movie ever made.
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