Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
