Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
