Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
