Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
