Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
