Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
