Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
