Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
