An underseen 2022 thriller with 92% Rotten Tomatoes score is airing on TV tonight The film didn't release in cinemas or on a streaming platform The subject of AI is explored in this gripping movie (Image: XYZ Films ) An underseen 2022 thriller with a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score is airing on TV tonight (Tuesday, April 22) for free across the UK. Nothing beats watching a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and never sure of where the plot is going. ‌ Three years ago was a big year for the genre, with the likes of Don’t Worry Darling, Men and Ambulance all releasing in cinemas. Sadly in the ongoing streaming age, many acclaimed films slip under the radar due to not being shown in cinemas. In some cases, the movies don’t get snapped up by Netflix or Amazon Prime Video and go straight to video on demand. Article continues below These are the kind of films that miss out on the big promotional pushes from studios, but are worth seeking based on word of mouth. Science fiction psychological thriller The Artifice Girl is the perfect example of this, with viewers having to wait a year to see it online after its initial release at film festivals. The film is one critics have been wanting more people to see for years (Image: XYZ Films ) ‌ Written and directed by Franklin Ritch, The Artifice Girl follows agents of a non-governmental organization who discover a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) computer program that uses a digital child to catch online predators. The technology advances quicker than they could have imagined, bringing unforeseen challenges for the relationship between humans and AI. Starring rising stars Tatum Matthews, Sinda Nichols and David Girard, the film boasts a stellar performance from Aliens’ Lance Henriksen. ‌ AI has been a huge talking point in recent years, with debates questioning if it’s a risk to artists’ jobs and the world’s creative freedom. Speaking to Sag Indie about how he handled the complex subject, director Ritch said: “I kind of knew going into this that that was going to be the big challenge, making sure there was a certain degree of technical accuracy that the average viewer could buy into. “Now that robotics, AI, and machine learning have advanced so much in just the past few years since the script was written, I’m sure there are plenty of holes that an actual programmer could punch into the script. ‌ “But I just went straight to the source and spoke to a lot of programmers and people developing AI programs. I did take an online course and tried to understand the basics of machine learning, but I am not a tech-savvy person by any means.” He added: “I really was looking at the technical aspect as a conduit to explore the themes of childhood trauma and autonomy. “But it was really great talking to professionals and specialists and people who did that sort of thing for a living; I got a lot of insight from conversations with those people.” Article continues below The Artifice Girl airs on Tuesday, April 22, at 9pm on Film 4 and channel4.com