Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself 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 classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
