Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
