Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
