Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
