Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters 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. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
