Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
