Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
