Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
