Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
