Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
