Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
