Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
