Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
