Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
