Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
