Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
