Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
