Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks 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, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
