Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
