Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
