Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
