Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
