Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
