Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
