Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
