Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
