Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
