Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
