Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
