Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
