Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
