Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
