Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
