Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
