Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
