Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
