Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
