Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
