Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
