Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
