Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
