Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, 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? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
