Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
