Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
