Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
