Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
