Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
