Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
