Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
