Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, 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 wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
