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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Finest Small Screen Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week

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This Satirical Thriller

Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus


The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform


This Supernatural Story

Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema


The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network


The Black Phone Horror

Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel


The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel


The Spy Mystery

The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere

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