Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
