Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
