Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
