Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
