Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
