Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
