Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
