The Thicket

Set in early 20th-century Texas during the oil boom, this western follows a young man named Jack who seeks to rescue his sister, Lula. She has been abducted by a brutal killer known as Cut Throat Bill and a gang of criminals. To find her, Jack forms an unlikely group consisting of a clever bounty hunter named Reginald Jones, a grave digger who is the son of a former slave, and a street-smart prostitute. Their pursuit leads them into a dangerous and chaotic region called The Big Thicket.

Directed by Elliott Lester, this is the third feature film in the director's career, following Blitz and Aftermath. The movie stars Peter Dinklage as the bounty hunter and Juliette Lewis as the antagonist, with a supporting cast that includes Levon Hawke, Leslie Grace, Gbenga Akinnagbe, and Esmé Creed-Miles. The production was a joint effort between Canada and the United States, involving companies such as Tubi TV and Hollywood Gang Productions.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 5,700 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.4/10 from 186 votes.