Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
