Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
