Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
