Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel