Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
