Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
