Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
