Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
