Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
