Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
