Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
