Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
