Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
