Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
