Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
