Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
