The Thicket is a 2024 American Western thriller film directed by Elliott Lester and written by Chris Kelley. It is a film adaptation of the 2013 novel by Joe R. Lansdale. It stars Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Esmé Creed-Miles, Levon Hawke, Andrew Schulz, James Hetfield, Leslie Grace, and Gbenga Akinnagbe.
Premise[]
West Texas. A boy who, after his sister is kidnapped by a violent killer known only as Cut Throat Bill, enlists a fierce bounty hunter named Reginald Jones who becomes the leader of outcasts searching for the stolen girl.
Cast[]
- Peter Dinklage as Reginald Jones, a bounty hunter helping Jack
- Juliette Lewis as Cut Throat Bill, a gang leader
- Esmé Creed-Miles as Lula Parker, Jack's sister
- Levon Hawke as Jack Parker, a man searching for his abducted sister
- Andrew Schulz as Hector
- James Hetfield as Simon Deasy
- Leslie Grace as Jimmy Sue, a prostitute
- Gbenga Akinnagbe as Eustace Howard, an ex-slave who assists Jack
- Arliss Howard
- Macon Blair
- Ned Dennehy
Production[]
Peter Dinklage has been attached to the project for many years, being linked with the project in 2014 along with producer Gianni Nunnari, Shannon Gaulding and Andre Lemmers.[1] The film has been described as a "passion project" for him.[2] The film began pre-production in February 2020 with Dinklage, Noomi Rapace and Charlie Plummer joining the cast,[3] but was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] In early 2023, Juliette Lewis joined the cast to replace Rapace.[5][4] Metallica frontman James Hetfield was confirmed as amongst the cast.[6] The Exchange, Orogen Entertainment, Hollywood Gang, and Milu Entertainment executive produced the film.
Filming[]
Principal photography began in Calgary, Canada on March 1 and wrapped on March 30, 2023.[4][5]
Release[]
Tubi acquired the United States and Canada rights when it joined as co-financier, while The Exchange handles international distribution.[7] It was released theatrically in the United States by Samuel Goldwyn Films on September 6, 2024.[8] Additionally, the film made its French debut at the 2024 Deauville American Film Festival the week of September 8.[8]
Reception[]
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 86% approval rating from 21 critics, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[9]
External links[]
References[]
- ↑ White, James (September 22, 2014). Peter Dinklage Starring In The Thicket.
- ↑ Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis to Star in Dark Western Thriller The Thicket (March 4, 2023).
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 7, 2020). The Thicket: Sophia Lillis, Noomi Rapace & Charlie Plummer Join Peter Dinklage In Thriller.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Petski, Denise (March 2, 2023). Peter Dinklage & Juliette Lewis To Lead Dark Western Thriller The Thicket For Tubi.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 DGC Alberta Production List.
- ↑ "James Hetfield to Appear Alongside Peter Dinklage in Upcoming Western Thriller". Rolling Stone. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Script error: No such module "Wd". The Thicket (in en). Fandango Media.