Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
