Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection 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 opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing 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. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
