Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
