Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
