Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
