Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
