Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
