Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
