Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
