Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
