Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
