UK audiences are set for a varied week of cinematic offerings, with a selection of films spanning horror, drama, and family entertainment available across television channels and streaming services. Among the highlights is Kirill Sokolov's horror-comedy, They Will Kill You, which promises a relentlessly bloody yet humorous experience. Following Asia, portrayed by Zazie Beetz, as she investigates a sinister New York apartment block, the film features surreal comic action and a memorable performance from Patricia Arquette. It is scheduled to air on Sky Cinema Premiere and HBO Max on Saturday, 13th June, at 9:30 am and 6:15 pm.
For those seeking more dramatic fare, Lawrence Kasdan's 1983 classic, The Big Chill, reunites a group of college friends for a funeral, prompting them to reflect on their lives and past ideals. Starring a stellar ensemble cast including Glenn Close, William Hurt, and Kevin Kline, this poignant drama will be shown on Sky Cinema Greats on Sunday, 14th June, at 10:10 pm.
Later on Sunday, Channel 4 will broadcast Philip Barantini's intense restaurant drama, Boiling Point, at midnight. Noted for its single-take cinematography, the film stars Stephen Graham as a head chef battling mounting pressures in a busy kitchen, a performance that earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor. This technique, also explored in Barantini's later work, heightens the tension and immerses the viewer in the unfolding chaos.
Mid-week brings two significant films to Netflix. Charlotte Wells' critically acclaimed and BAFTA-winning Aftersun, starring Paul Mescal in a deeply moving performance, will be available on Wednesday, 17th June. The film, which earned Mescal a BAFTA for Best Actor and a nomination for Best British Film, delicately explores a father-daughter holiday in Turkey, subtly revealing the father's hidden melancholy. Prior to this, Paul King's whimsical origin story, Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet as the young chocolatier, arrives on Netflix on Tuesday, 16th June. The film, which features Hugh Grant in a scene-stealing role as an Oompa-Loompa, offers a sweet and imaginative take on the beloved Roald Dahl character.
Finally, Jane Campion's Oscar-winning Western, The Power of the Dog, will be broadcast on BBC Two on Monday, 15th June, at 12:05 am. This psychosexual drama, which received 12 Oscar nominations and won Best Director for Campion, features Benedict Cumberbatch in a critically acclaimed role, alongside Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, and Kodi Smit-McPhee, exploring complex family dynamics and unspoken tensions in 1920s Montana.