Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
