Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
