Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
