Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
