Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
