Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere