Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
