Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
