Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
