Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
