Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, 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. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
