Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
