Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
