Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
