Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. 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 Premiere
