Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
