Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
