Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
