Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
