Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
