Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
