Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
