Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
