Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
