Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
