Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
