Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
