Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
