Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
