Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
