Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction 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 Premiere
