Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
