Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
