Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
