Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
