Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
