Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
