Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
