Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
