Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
