Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
