Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
