Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
