An absolutely incredible cult thriller movie is on TV tonight

Holding a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film continues to find new fans to this day.

The actor plays David, a recently discharged US soldier who heads to New Mexico to visit the grieving family of one of his now-deceased friends in the army.

Appearing charming and polite, David tells the family he made a promise to his dead friend to visit and take care of the latter's relatives.

The ex-soldier is welcomed by most of the clan, including the parents (Leland Orser and Sheila Kelley) and their teenage son (Brendan Meyer), who invite him to stay a few days in their home.

20-year-old daughter Anna (Maika Monroe, Longlegs), however, remains wary of David. The more time he spends in her home and the more he tries to "help" the family, it becomes clear that perhaps Anna is right to be suspicious.

Co-starring the late and great Lance Reddick (The Wire) and inspired by '80s and '90s 'blank from hell' thrillers like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Single White Female and The Stepfather, The Guest infuses a fun and familiar sub-genre with some extraordinarily cool vibes.

This is thanks to its pulsating soundtrack of electronic/goth '80s-style music, its New Mexico desert vistas, its stylish hard-hitting action set-pieces and its effortlessly charismatic lead turns from Monroe and Stevens.

Holding a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film continues to find new fans to this day - with many calling for a sequel.

The Guest is airing on TV tonight on the channel Legend at 11.35pm.

It's also currently streaming on the service Plex.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Vengeance - Film4 - 9pm

If you missed this excellent mystery thriller written and directed by and starring B.J. Novak (The Office) when we recommended it last week, it's on again tonight.

American Made - Comedy Central - 9pm

The terrific Tom Cruise-led 2017 action crime comedy loosely based on real events that we recommended to readers last month.

Amy - Sky Showcase - 9pm

The Oscar-winning 2015 documentary about legendary singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.

Final Score - Sky Max - 9pm

In this decently received action thriller, an ex-soldier (Dave Bautista) wages a one-man war against armed terrorists who take control of a packed football stadium.

Patriots Day - Legend - 9pm

Mark Wahlberg stars in this action-thriller about the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 and the subsequent terrorist manhunt.

Johnny Handsome - Legend Xtra - 9pm

Legendary filmmaker Walter Hill (48 Hrs, The Warriors) directs Mickey Rourke in this crime thriller about a criminal who, after undergoing reconstructive surgery, seeks out revenge against the crooks who double-crossed him.

Hear My Song - Film4 - 11.15pm

This acclaimed comedy-drama sees the owner of a failing club (Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar) seek infamous Irish singer Josef Locke (Ned Beatty) in an effort to bring business and success to his establishment.

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