Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
