Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
