Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
