Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
