Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
