Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
