Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
