Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist 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 profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
