Top Seven Films to Watch on TV This Week: From Thrillers to Animated Comedies

This week’s television lineup features a diverse selection of films, ranging from intense thrillers to animated adaptations. Leading the list is Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite,’ a gripping nuclear thriller where a missile of unknown origin targets the US, prompting a tense response from government and military forces. The film’s multi-perspective narrative, featuring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, showcases Bigelow’s skill in crafting suspenseful cinema. Also featured is ‘The Twits,’ an animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story, where a cruel couple, voiced by Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas, face off against resourceful kids in a tale filled with Dahl’s signature humor. ‘The Menu’ offers dark comedy, with Ralph Fiennes as a chef serving revenge to his guests, including Anya Taylor-Joy. Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ explores the unsettling effects of an online challenge on a lonely teenager. Classic horror fans can enjoy ‘The Haunting,’ a chilling adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel, and John Carpenter’s influential ‘Halloween,’ starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Finally, Ben Stiller’s documentary ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ pays tribute to his parents’ comedic legacy while reflecting on his own personal struggles.