Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely 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 – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
