Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
