Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
