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The Thicket (film)

The Thicket
Theatrical release poster
Directed byElliott Lester
Screenplay byChris Kelley
Based onThe Thicket
by Joe R. Lansdale
Produced by
  • Peter Dinklage
  • David Ginsberg
  • Chad Oakes
  • Michael Frislev
  • Caddy Vanasirikul
  • Brian O'Shea
  • Elliott Lester
  • Shannon Gaulding
  • Andre L III
Starring
CinematographyGuillermo Garza
Edited byJean-Christophe Bouzy
Music byRay Suen
Production
companies
  • Tubi Films
  • Nomadic Pictures
  • Estuary Films
  • Next Production
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release date
  • September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

Cast

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.[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

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 21 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[8]

References

  1. ^ White, James (September 22, 2014). "Peter Dinklage Starring In The Thicket". Empire. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "James Hetfield to Appear Alongside Peter Dinklage in Upcoming Western Thriller". Rolling Stone. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "The Thicket". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
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