Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
