Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as 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 wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
