Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
