Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
