Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
