Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
