Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
