Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
