Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
