Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
