Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
