Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
