Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
