Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema