Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
