Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
