Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
