Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
