Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
