Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
