Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
