Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
