Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
