Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
