Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
