Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
