Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
