Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
