Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
