NEW YORK (OSV News) -- The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of Oct. 1. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence, and sexual situations.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 8-10 p.m. EDT (TCM) "Shadow of a Doubt" (1943). A young girl (Teresa Wright) begins to suspect that her favorite uncle (Joseph Cotton) is wanted for a series of murders. Director Alfred Hitchcock unfolds his usual dark doings in the commonplace setting of small-town America's solid citizenry with uncommonly suspenseful results. A classic psychological thriller rich in visual understatement rather than shocking graphics. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m.-midnight EDT (TCM) "Ben-Hur" (1959). Director William Wyler's classic Hollywood epic follows the Jewish prince of the title (Charlton Heston) after he's betrayed by his boyhood Roman friend (Stephen Boyd) and subjected to much misery until finally achieving retribution for all his suffering. The narrative's conventional melodrama is transformed by the grand scale of its spectacle, especially the chariot race, and by the stirring performances of its principals who manage to overcome the story's cliches and stereotypes. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-I -- general patronage. The Motion Picture Association rating was G -- general audiences. All ages admitted.

Thursday, Oct. 5, 10 p.m.-12:15 a.m. EDT (AMC) "Insidious: The Last Key" (2018). From its opening in a haunted house onward, this fourth installment in the good-natured franchise can be aptly summarized by the classic World War II-era lyric "I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places." Lin Shaye, in her recurring role as a compassionate ghost-hunting parapsychologist, returns to the spectre-ridden New Mexico home of her childhood, where she embraces the cliche of dealing with her own personal demons. Working from a script by Leigh Whannell, who also reprises his role as the shrink's ally in ghost-busting, director Adam Robitel does the best he can with tired material. Though the fright factor is low, the moral compass remains as dependable as ever. An occult theme, fleeting gore, a single scene of physical child abuse. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Friday, Oct. 6, 6:15-8 p.m. EDT (Showtime) "The Queen" (2006). Absorbing British drama about the days following the death of Princess Diana, as new Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) tries to convince Queen Elizabeth (Helen Mirren) to express public remorse about her former daughter-in-law, as public grief reaches fever proportions. Stephen Frears directs beautifully, and even if Peter Morgan's script is mostly speculative, what we see on-screen plays convincingly, with a fine cast (including Alex Jennings, Helen McCrory and Roger Allam) and Mirren's crusty yet vulnerable impersonation softening the anti-monarchist tone of the screenplay. A couple of instances of mild profanity and a few crass expressions. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Saturday, Oct. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. EDT (Showtime) "Bend It Like Beckham" (2003).Spirited cross-cultural comedy in which an Anglo-Indian girl (Parminder Nagra) plays on an amateur girls' soccer team and finds herself drawn to its young Irish coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) despite the strong objections of her traditional Sikh parents. Director Gurinder Chadha's winning coming-of-age tale treats its characters with appealing generosity while saluting themes of family, friendship, tolerance and teamwork. A discreet sexual situation and references, fleeting drunkenness, minimal profanity and a crass expression. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG-13 -- parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Saturday, Oct. 7, 8-10:15 p.m. EDT (HBO) "American Sniper" (2015). Sober war drama based on Chris Kyle's 2012 memoir (written with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice) about his service as a Navy SEAL during the conflict in Iraq. As Kyle, played by Bradley Cooper, gains a reputation as an expert sharpshooter, he wins the respect of his comrades, but also becomes a prime enemy target with a price on his head. The Texas native's insistence on returning to combat through four grueling tours of duty, moreover, predictably exacts a psychological toll and strains his relationship with his wife (Sienna Miller). Working from a script by Jason Hall, director Clint Eastwood successfully conveys the heroic personal commitment that motivated Kyle to protect his fellow fighters. Yet the film avoids any big-picture moral assessment of the specific struggle in which he participated or of armed clashes in general. Stylized violence with some gore, a scene of torture, a premarital situation, some sexual humor and references, several uses of profanity, constant rough and crude language. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.- - - John Mulderig is media reviewer for OSV News. Follow him on Twitter @JohnMulderig1.