Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
