Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
