Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
