Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
