Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
