Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
