Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
