Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
