Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
