Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
