Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
