Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
