Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
