Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
