Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
