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.
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| Directed by | Elliott Lester |
| Screenplay by | Chris Kelley |
| Based on | The Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale |
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| Cinematography | Guillermo Garza |
| Edited by | Jean-Christophe Bouzy |
| Music by | Ray Suen |
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| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- 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 Reverend Ephron Karlsson
- Macon Blair as Malachi Deasy
- Ned Dennehy as Baldy
Production
editPeter 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
editPrincipal photography began in Calgary, Canada on March 1 and wrapped on March 30, 2023.[4][5]
Release
editTubi acquired the United States and Canada rights when it joined as co-financier, while The Exchange handles international distribution.[4] It was released theatrically in the United States by Samuel Goldwyn Films on September 6, 2024.[7] Additionally, the film made its French debut at the 2024 Deauville American Film Festival the week of September 8.[7]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 21 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[8]
References
edit- ^ White, James (September 22, 2014). "Peter Dinklage Starring In The Thicket". Empire. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ "Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis to Star in Dark Western Thriller The Thicket". Collider. March 4, 2023. Archived from the original on March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 7, 2020). "The Thicket: Sophia Lillis, Noomi Rapace & Charlie Plummer Join Peter Dinklage In Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (March 2, 2023). "Peter Dinklage & Juliette Lewis To Lead Dark Western Thriller The Thicket For Tubi". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "DGC Alberta Production List" (PDF). Director's Guild of Canada. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "James Hetfield to Appear Alongside Peter Dinklage in Upcoming Western Thriller". Rolling Stone. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (June 27, 2024). "Samuel Goldwyn Films Unveils Release Date, First Look Photos For Western Thriller The Thicket Starring Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "The Thicket". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
