Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
