Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
