Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
