Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
