Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
