Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
