Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
