Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
