Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. 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. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
