Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
