Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
