Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
