Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
