Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team 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 truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
