Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere