Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
