Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
