Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
