Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
