Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
