Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
