Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
