Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
