Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
