Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
