Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
