Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
