Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
