Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
