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The Thicket 2024

Set in west Texas at the turn of the century, "The Thicket" (2024) is a gritty Western thriller directed by Elliott Lester and starring Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Leslie Grace, Levon Hawke, and Gbenga Akinnagbe. The story follows Jack, an innocent young man whose world is upended when his sister, Lula, is kidnapped by the ruthless outlaw Cut Throat Bill and her gang. Desperate to save her, Jack enlists a ragtag crew: the seasoned bounty hunter Reginald Jones, a grave-digging alcoholic named Eustace, and Jimmie Sue, a street-smart prostitute. Their quest leads them into the deadly lands known as The Big Thicket, where violence and chaos are the norm.​ The narrative is marked by brutal shootouts, moments of romance and betrayal, and a darkly atmospheric journey that tests each character's resolve. Themes of loss, revenge, and survival are at the core, culminating in an intense showdown with Cut Throat Bill, whose cruelty is rooted in a tragic past. The film is praised for its harsh visuals and gothic undertones, with cinematography that captures the wild, unforgiving Texas wilderness. With a runtime of 108 minutes, "The Thicket" combines spaghetti Western influences with modern brutality, standing out for its wince-inducing violence and brooding character work. The movie earned Saturn Award nominations and mixed reviews for its savage style and compelling performances, especially from Dinklage and Lewis.​ The film had its theatrical release in the United States, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, on September 6, 2024. Its French premiere occurred during the week of September 8, 2024, at the Deauville American Film Festival. The running time is 108 minutes. Home video release in the US was on October 29, 2024, and the film was released in France as "Du sang dans la neige" on March 5, 2025.​ Read More

• 2024
• 1 h : 45 min
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