Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering 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 truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
