Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
